sink like a stone
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To sink immediately, with no chance of floating.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To completely fail.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sink like a stone” mean?
To sink immediately, with no chance of floating.
Is “sink like a stone” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.