holds water

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Definition of holds waternext
present tense third-person singular of hold water
as in flies
to withstand scrutiny and gain acceptance or approval a weak explanation that doesn't hold water

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“Holds water.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/holds%20water. Accessed 10 Dec. 2023.

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