ins Wasser fallen

to fall into the water; figuratively, for a plan or event to fall through

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to fall into the water; figuratively, for a plan or event to fall through The literal meaning is to fall into water. Figuratively, it can mean that a plan or event does not happen.
GE: Man kann leicht ins Wasser fallen.
EN: It is easy to fall into the water.