Meaning of 'Tall drink of water'
What does the saying 'Tall drink of water' mean?
Idiom: Tall drink of water
Meaning:
Someone who is very tall and slender is a tall drink of water. ('A tall glass of water' is also used.)
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Food and Eating |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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