Question 80
HardOriginal questionChoose the meaning of the idiom "hold water", as in "his excuse doesn't hold water".
Show the answer and explanation
CorrectNot quiteAnswer A
Correct answer: A
Explanation
An argument that holds water is sound, like a pot without holes. His excuse does not.
Worth noting
Store rain is the literal picture of a pot.
- Concept
- The meaning of the idiom "hold water"
- Typical timeTypical
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