walk on water



walk on water

To do something impossible or extraordinary. The phrase refers to the Gospel story in which Jesus walks on water. Because Jeremy was able to finish that huge project in just a few days, the boss now thinks he walks on water. I'm not asking you to walk on water here—just pick up your sister from basketball practice, it's not that hard!
See also: on, walk, water

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Ouri-Biblical Greek
Radovan-Slovak, Czech, Serbian, Croatian, Medieval Slavic
Oighrig-Scottish
Lisettelee-ZET (French)French, English
Sung-Jinsung-jeenKorean
Shockley['ʃɔkli]