dead in the water



dead in the water

stalled; immobile. (Originally nautical.) This whole company is dead in the water. The project is out of funds and dead in the water for the time being.
See also: dead, water

dead in the water

without any chance for success dead on arrival I guess our plans for summer vacation are dead in the water.
See also: dead, water

dead in the water

Unable to function or move; inoperable. For example, Without an effective leader, our plans for expansion are dead in the water. Originally referring to a crippled ship, this colloquialism was soon applied more broadly.
See also: dead, water

dead in the water

mod. stalled; immobile. (Originally nautical.) The project is dead in the water for the time being.
See also: dead, water

dead in the water

Unable to function or move: The crippled ship was dead in the water. With no leadership, the project was dead in the water.
See also: dead, water

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Asukaah-soo-kahJapanese
Ileana[ai'li:nə]
Ayaneah-yah-neJapanese
ZdenaZDEN-ahCzech
Agafyaah-GAH-fyahRussian
Bert[bə:t]