not hold water
成語所屬單字water
not hold water — 慣用語
1. If an argument, excuse, or theory does not hold water, you cannot believe it.
1.慣用語
釋義
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If an argument, excuse, or theory does not hold water, you cannot believe it.
例句
His excuse for being late does not hold water.
The theory doesn't hold water when tested.