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water under the bridgeSomething in the past that cannot be controlled or undone, but must be accepted, forgiven, or forgotten.Rate it:

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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 bar or other local drinking establishment.Rate 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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whiskey dickImpotence caused by heavy drinking.Rate it:

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