hold water
phrase
as in fly
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval
a weak explanation that doesn't hold water
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“Hold water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hold%20water. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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