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Definitions from the WebTerm: not hold waterPart of Speech: Verb phrase Sense 1: Definition: To be unconvincing or illogical; to be without foundation or validity. Example Sentence: The suspect's alibi did not hold water as several witnesses testified against his presence at the crime scene. Sense 2: Definition: To be unable to withstand scrutiny; to fail to withstand criticism or questioning. Example Sentence: The politician's argument did not hold water when confronted with contradictory evidence. Part of Speech: Adjective phrase Sense: Definition: Not logical, reasonable, or plausible. Example Sentence: The proposed solution to the problem does not hold water as it disregards several key factors. Related Products: | ||||
not forward not fruity not giving properly not good not guilty not happy not harsh not hidden not hold water not in favour of not intrusive not kin not kin predicate not kosher not late not later than not listed
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