Hold Water

Synonyms of hold water

• stand up
• be valid
• be plausible

Antonyms of hold water

• fall apart
• be illogical
• be invalid

Collocations of hold water

excuse

Frequency: 80 %

Her valid excuse did not hold water with her boss.

argument

Frequency: 70 %

His strong argument did not hold water in the court.

theory

Frequency: 60 %

The scientific theory seemed to hold water based on the evidence presented.

plan

Frequency: 50 %

The well-thought-out plan did not hold water once implemented.

alibi

Frequency: 45 %

The airtight alibi did not hold water under scrutiny.

Idiomatic Expressions for hold water

• Phrase: Not hold water
  Meaning: To be flawed, illogical, or unsound; to not withstand scrutiny or criticism.
  Usage: The theory proposed by the scientist does not hold water in the face of new evidence.