Meaning of 'Dead in the water'
What does the saying 'Dead in the water' mean?
Idiom: Dead in the water
Meaning:
If something is dead in the water, it isn't going anywhere or making any progress.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Death |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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