prendre l'eau

to take on water; figuratively, to start failing or falling apart

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phrase Rare #42,442

to take on water; figuratively, to start failing or falling apart Used literally when a boat, roof, umbrella, or other object lets water in. It can also describe something that is beginning to fail.

FR: Ce bateau risque de prendre l'eau.

EN: This boat is at risk of taking on water.