like water

phrase

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

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Anthony DeVore downed his shot like water, while his wife Savanna DeVore spit out most of hers. — Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026 That calculation includes utilities like water, gas, electricity and trash fees as a housing cost, services for which the average Idahoan pays roughly $240 per month, according to a cost-of-living analysis from the online bank SoFi. — Mark Dee august 26, Idaho Statesman, 26 Aug. 2026 Perfect for transitional weather, look for traits like water-resistant wax coating, removable hoods and natural fibers like wool for temperature-regulating comfort. — Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 17 Aug. 2026 This classic button-down style is made from mulberry silk, which helps regulate your body temperature while gliding over your skin like water. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for like water

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“Like water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20water. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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