like water

phrase

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

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Perfect for transitional weather, look for traits like water-resistant wax coating, removable hoods and natural fibers like wool for temperature-regulating comfort. Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 This classic button-down style is made from mulberry silk, which helps regulate your body temperature while gliding over your skin like water. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 As storm clean-up continues, residents may borrow tools like water pumps, chainsaws, fans, ladders, garden equipment and other tools from Empower Tools, a tool lending library, at no cost. Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Aug. 2026 The amounts of fats, essential liquids like water, milk and eggs, and leavening agents such as baking powder, soda and yeast all have to be carefully measured. Isidoro Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026 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 25 Aug. 2026.

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