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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.

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.

a spoon in a glass of water 

An exclamation showing one’s dislike for food photos.
I showed Stephen a spoon in a glass of water when he kept sending me food photos. He stopped soon after!

a tall glass of water 

Something someone refers to as a woman who is tall and they find sexy.
Damn! That woman is a tall glass of water!”
a tall glass of water by Pandamaggie December 15, 2017

you look like a tall glass of water

The select individual looks really good, hot, tall tan and handsome, sexy, etc