Meaning of the word "hold water" in English
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hold water
US /hoʊld ˈwɑː.tər/
UK /hoʊld ˈwɑː.tər/
Idiom
1.
to be able to stand up to criticism, be sound, or be valid
Example:
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His alibi just doesn't hold water.
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The theory needs more evidence to hold water.
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