weak as water
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
As I was lying back as weak as water, Aunt Mary came in behind me, and flew to me with a little rustle as if she had come on wings, and put her arms round me, and drew my head on to her breast.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “weak as water” mean?
Very weak.
Is “weak as water” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.