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06-Jan-2009, 09:37

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bridge over troubled water

Hi,

"Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down"

1. What is 'troubled water'? Is it a common phrase to say or write in English?

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06-Jan-2009, 19:04

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Re: bridge over troubled water

A river in spate can be described as having troubled waters. It metaphorically means that events are out of control.

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