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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.
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
Damn boi, you look like a tall glass of water!

liquid lunch 

A lunchbreak comprised entirely of alcoholic beverages, and no food.
"With all the lay-offs that morning, it was rough. I hit the bar around the corner for a liquid lunch mid-day."
liquid lunch by Alexandra July 27, 2004
Word of the Day on June 21, 2026