offering a drowning man a glass of water 

doing something that you think is helpful but that only makes the situation worse

She was trying to explain the situation simpler, but it was just like offering a drowning man a glass of water.

offering a drowning man a glass of water by HiddenPaw October 29, 2008

a glass of water 

Its a glass of water dipshit

Hey gimmie a glass of water

a glass of water by Sinbad_The_Pirate February 10, 2018

tall glass of water 

similar to "tall, dark, and handsome", if you are a tall glass of water, you are a tall guy who is a good catch, i.e. a goodlooking bachelor

Girl: Wow, would ya check him out? His deep voice is so sexxxyyyyy, and he plays tennis, AND he loves kids! Now that's a tall glass of water if I ever saw one!

tall glass of water by Annie September 13, 2006

African Glass of Water 

An empty glass

Want an African Glass of Water?

African Glass of Water by hitlersashes December 9, 2019

Tall Cool Glass of Water 

A refreshingly desirable woman. A woman so hot she is like drinking a tall glass full of ice cold water on a hot summer day! Nothing else is so satisfying to look at.

Ah, now she's a tall cool glass of water!

Tall Cool Glass of Water by Willie333 April 2, 2008

Tall Glass Of Water 

A particularly tall female (about 5'10 or taller). Who is very attractive.

Dannnggg girl u most def a Tall Glass of water.... wanna quench my thirst lol.

Tall Glass Of Water by Tall Wun April 9, 2009

Give a drowning man a glass of water

Used to describe someone who has no heart or compassion and won't put themselves in other's shoes.

Capt. B.J. Hunnicut:
Major Burns would give a drowning man a glass of water.

Corporal Walter Eugene O'Reilly:
Should you give a drown...

Capt. B.J. Hunnicut:
Major Burns has no heart.

Give a drowning man a glass of water by Pcpyro October 24, 2022