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take on water

To be in an increasingly difficult or risky situation; to falter or begin to fail.
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While the heartland is chugging right along, the economies of Southern California and New England are still taking on water.

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Submitted on July 10, 2018

Additional definitions for 'take on water':

take on waterTo slowly fill with water, as due to a leak or being washed by high waves; to begin to sink.
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