Meaning of "There Must Be Something In The Water"
When we say, ‘There Must Be Something In The Water,’ we often mean that there’s a noticeable pattern of behavior or events in a place that seems inexplicable. The idiom suggests the phenomena may be due to a shared condition, metaphorically like ‘something in the water.’ It doesn’t suggest literal alteration in the water but uses it figuratively.
Meaning of "Being In Deep Water"
To be ‘in deep water’ means to be in trouble or in a difficult situation.
Meaning of Various Idioms
- Born of Water: Jesus said ‘born of water,’ referring to physical birth, with babies floating in amniotic fluid.
- Hold Water: Used since the 1600s, it alludes to a container that cannot hold water and is useless, like an argument with holes that ‘does not hold water.’
Examples of Idioms in Use
An example would be if you encountered a small town where everyone was rude, you might say "There must be something in the water around here." The idiom emphasizes the aggressive nature of certain situations. On the other hand, advertisers may claim that drinking or bathing in certain waters is beneficial to your health by using ‘It’s in the water.’ The phrase can also simply mean that something is literally in the water.
Other Idioms Explained
- Being in Hot Water: If you’re ‘in hot water,’ you’re in trouble. The senator was in hot water over his remarks.
- Having a Heart of Gold: It means having a kind and generous disposition.
- Walking on Eggshells: It means being very careful.