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What are some idioms about water?

Here are some idioms about water, along with their meanings:

General:

* In over your head: To be in a situation that is too difficult to handle.

* Fish out of water: Feeling uncomfortable or out of place in a new or unfamiliar situation.

* Go with the flow: To accept things as they happen and not try to control them.

* Like water off a duck's back: Not being affected by criticism or insults.

* Stir the pot: To cause trouble or conflict.

* Still waters run deep: Someone who is quiet and reserved may have a lot of hidden depth.

* Water under the bridge: Something that has happened in the past and is no longer important.

Money:

* Make waves: To cause trouble or change things significantly.

* Spend money like water: To spend money carelessly and without thinking.

Other:

* To throw cold water on something: To discourage or oppose an idea or plan.

* To muddy the waters: To make a situation more confusing or difficult to understand.

* To keep your head above water: To manage to survive financially.

* To be in hot water: To be in trouble.

* To make a splash: To make a big impact or to be very successful.

* To sink or swim: To succeed or fail based on your own efforts.

* To be a drop in the bucket: To be insignificant or unimportant.

* To test the waters: To see how people will react to something before taking action.

* To be on thin ice: To be in a dangerous or risky situation.

* To break the ice: To make people feel more relaxed and comfortable in a social situation.

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