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There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Hold Water.
Hold Water - as a verb
Resist or withstand wear, criticism, etc.
Example: "Her shoes won't hold up"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hold upExample Sentences
"His argument didn't hold water when we examined the evidence."
"The theory doesn't hold water in light of recent discoveries."
"The explanation provided by the suspect just didn't hold water."
"Her excuses didn't hold water with the teacher."
"The company's financial projections don't hold water."
