In phrases of the form —— and water, denoting (esp. alcoholic) drinks diluted with water, as whisky and water, etc. Hence also in humorous…
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| 释义 | the world > action or operation > manner of action > lack of violence, severity, or intensity > [noun] > weakness of immaterial things > typical example of (3) water1698 In phrases of the form —— and water, denoting (esp. alcoholic) drinks diluted with water, as whisky and water, etc. Hence also in humorous… water gruel1702 figurative. Something insipid or bland. Now rare. dilution1861 A thing in a dilute state, that which is diluted. |
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