dead in the water
US /dɛd ɪn ðə ˈwɔtər/
UK /dɛd ɪn ðə ˈwɔtər/
1.
mati di air, gagal total
unsuccessful and with no chance of succeeding in the future
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The project was dead in the water after the main investor pulled out.
Proyek itu mati di air setelah investor utama menarik diri.
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Without new funding, our startup will be dead in the water.
Tanpa pendanaan baru, startup kami akan mati di air.