like water

idiom

informal
: in large amounts
He spends money like water.

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Weight gain is a common symptom of premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and might occur alongside symptoms like water retention, swelling, and bloating. Wendy Wisner, Health, 22 Dec. 2024 At these doses, creatine seems to be safe, but watch for side effects like water retention, weight gain, and bloating.11 5. Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 30 Oct. 2024 The impact of the blackout goes beyond lighting, as services like water supply also depend on electricity to run pumps. Andrea Rodriguez and Milexsy Duran, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024 What is clear is what people here need: essentials like water, food and gas. Dakin Andone and Dianne Gallagher, CNN, 1 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for like water 

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“Like water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/like%20water. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.

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