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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.
by HiddenPaw October 29, 2008
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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.
by Pcpyro October 24, 2022
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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!
by megan11000 March 12, 2021
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a tall glass of water

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