like water

phrase

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

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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 That cool air crashes toward the ground, then spreads outward in every direction like water hitting the floor. Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 12 July 2026 The targeting of critical civilian infrastructure like water and power plants could be considered a war crime. Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Money, 9 July 2026 For a livelier outing, gather a group and set out on a pontoon boat with Carolina Cruising Charters, where add-ons like water skiing, kneeboarding, and tubing can transform a simple afternoon on the water into a full-fledged adventure. Brennan Long, Southern Living, 7 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 27 Jul. 2026.

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