like water

idiom

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

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When Giger punctured the fungal cell with the microneedle, cytoplasm came rushing out like water from a burst dam. Quanta Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025 The environmental repercussions are dire, including rising sea levels, severe weather patterns, and biodiversity loss, alongside the unnecessary exploitation of natural resources like water, minerals, and fossil fuels. Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024 Despite being a shameless queue jumper who seems to slide through ski lift crowds like water, she's clearly respected and adored by countless people across the valleys. Toby Skinner, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Dec. 2024 Inhaling the steam from and consuming a hot beverage (like water) can help nasal congestion by breaking up mucus and unclogging the sinuses. Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 16 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for like water 

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“Like water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20water. Accessed 15 Jan. 2025.

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