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Dead in the Water (Origin)
What Is the Origin of the Saying "Dead in the Water"?
Dead in the water means to have no momentum or chance of progression. It is a nautical term, which originally referred to a motionless sail ship on windless day, which appeared to be dead in the water.Test Your Knowledge of English Proverbs and Idioms
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