hold water

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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 30 Mar. 2023.

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