“water in”

The following 2 entries include the term water in.

water-in-oil

adjective

: consisting of water dispersed in oil —distinguished from oil-in-water

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ice water in one's veins

idiom

: the ability to remain very calm and controlled in a situation in which other people would become upset or afraid

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