Pronunciation: /mɪlk ənd ˈwɔtər/
noun a liquid produced by mammary glands of mammals for feeding their young
A1 I prefer milk-and-water over soda.
A2 The milk-and-water mixture was bland.
B1 The milk-and-water solution was too diluted.
B2 The milk-and-water drink was refreshing on a hot day.
C1 Her milk-and-water recipe was a hit at the party.
C2 The milk-and-water combination was a perfect balance of flavors.
adjective lacking in strength or substance; weak or insipid
A1 The milk-and-water solution was easy for the children to drink.
A2 She gave a milk-and-water response to the difficult question.
B1 The presentation was criticized for its milk-and-water content.
B2 The politician's speech was considered milk-and-water by the audience.
C1 The novel was dismissed as milk-and-water by literary critics.
C2 The film director refused to compromise his vision for a milk-and-water ending.
formal The milk-and-water solution was found to be the most effective in the experiment.
informal I prefer a milk-and-water approach when dealing with difficult situations.
slang Don't be so milk-and-water about it, just go for it!
figurative His arguments were weak and milk-and-water compared to hers.
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