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Water Under the BridgeUsed to signify a life situation that has already happened and cannot be changed; therefore, one should not worry about it. The analogy to water having passed under the bridge means that there is nothing you can do about it since it's already passed, so no reason to dwell on it. What's done is done.Rate it:

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watered-downDiluted; containing extra water.Rate it:

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watered-downdiluted; containing extra waterRate it:

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watering holeA depression in which water collects and where animals come to drink.Rate it:

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watery graveDeath via drowning in a body of water.Rate it:

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well metGreeted by a person of high respect or social status.Rate it:

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what the hayEuphemistic form of what the hell.Rate it:

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what the heckwhat the hellRate it:

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what the hellAn intensive form of what. this sense?)Rate it:

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what the hellWhy not? or Who cares?Rate it:

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what the heywhat the hellRate it:

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when hell freezes overNever; not in this lifetime; not a chance.Rate it:

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White Lightnin,Illegally Brewed, High-Percentage/Grain Alcohol Spirits, Whiskey, Moonshine Liquor, Surrepticously Distributed by 'BootleggersRate it:

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whitewashA lime and water mixture for painting walls and fences bright white.Rate it:

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with one's head held highproudly, with prideRate it:

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wring outTo squeeze a wet material, either by twisting with one's hands, or by passing it through a wringer, to remove the water.Rate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can give someone knowledge, advice or an opportunity or try to make something easy for them, but you can’t force them to believe it, act on it, or benefit from itRate it:

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you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drinkYou can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.Rate it:

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your chariot awaitsA vehicle, asserted to be luxurious or of high quality, is waiting to transport the person to whom the phrase is said.Rate it:

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институт благородных девицcorresponding to the high society, elitist; developedRate it:

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какого чёртаwhy the hellRate it:

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у меня высокое давлениеI have high blood pressureRate it:

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чёрт его знаетwho the hell knowsRate it:

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多喝熱水Drink more hot water. / Drink plenty of hot water.Rate it:

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竹篮打水"wild-goose chase", using a wicker basket to draw water; wasted effort. Alternatively: 竹篮打水一场空.Rate it:

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