| 单词 | dead in the water |
| 释义 | dead in the waterphrase See full dictionary entry for deadIf you say that someone or something is dead in the water, you are emphasizing that they have failed, and that there is little hope of them being successful in the future. [emphasis] A 'no' vote would have left the treaty dead in the water. dead in the water in British English informal See full dictionary entry for deadunsuccessful, and with little hope of future success the talks are now dead in the water dead in the water in American English Informal 1. at a standstill from the loss of power, momentum, vigor, etc. 2. destined for certain failure or ruin; doomed Examples of 'dead in the water' in a sentence |
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