weak as water
Lacking any strength
Weak as water describes someone or something utterly lacking in strength, resolve, or effectiveness.
The phrase emphasizes complete feebleness, since water offers no resistance and cannot hold a shape on its own.
It typically characterizes a person's will, character, or physical condition: After the flu, I felt weak as water.
The expression can also disparage something insubstantial or watered-down: His excuse was weak as water.
- strengthlessLacking power or force
- feebleWeak and ineffective
- fragileEasily broken or damaged
- irresoluteLacking firmness of purpose
- wishy washyLacking firmness of purpose
wavering · powerless · delicate · namby-pamby · yielding · flimsy · paper thin · spineless · house of cards · vulnerable · brittle · infirm · timid · faint of heart · cowardly · decrepit · fainthearted · indecisive
weak as wateriron-willed
Stubbornly firm in purpose
strong-willed · resolute · steadfast · determined · unyielding
weak as watersolid as a rock
Extremely stable and reliable
sturdy · rock-solid · robust · strong · durable
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