waters
UK /ˈwɔː.təz/US /ˈwɔ.tɚz/
noun1
Phrases with waters
- bridge over troubled watersSomeone or something that provides support, comfort, and a means to overcome difficult times.
- cast one's bread upon the watersTo perform a kind deed or favor without the motivation of any immediate reward or benefit to oneself, though with the possibility of eventual future return.
- fish in troubled watersTo try to take advantage of a confused or troubled situation.
- muddy the watersTo make something unclear and difficult to understand.
- pour oil on troubled watersTo calm, appease or quiet a person or situation.
- test the watersTo explore or probe, as before making a commitment.