The milk-and-water solution was too diluted to be effective.
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Her speech was so bland and watered down, it was like a milk-and-water version of a real argument.
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The proposed solution was criticized for being too milk-and-water.
Idiomatic Expressions for milk-and-water
Phrase: milk-and-water person
Meaning: a person who is weak-willed or lacking in vigor
Usage: He's a nice guy, but he's a bit of a milk-and-water person when it comes to standing up for himself.