water sth down

— Phrasal Verb with water

/ˈwɔːtər/ verb

Definition

DRINK › to add water to a drink, especially an alcoholic drink

MAKE WEAKER › to make a plan or idea less extreme, usually so that people will accept it

(Definition of water sth down from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

to express disagreement or refuse to do something

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