词汇 | water down something |
释义 | Idiom water down somethingwater down (something) to make something weaker.Some people say the new regulations water down several laws that protect people who rent apartments in the city.Once the bill is introduced, he's worried that lawmakers will water it down. Etymology: based on the literal meaning of water down something (= to add water to a liquid to weaken things mixed in it) |
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