Examples of 'taking on water' in a sentence
Meaning of "taking on water"
The phrase 'taking on water' is commonly used as a metaphor to describe a situation or scenario in which an individual or an organization is experiencing difficulties, challenges, or setbacks. It implies that the person or entity is metaphorically 'filling up' with problems or obstacles, much like a boat that is taking on water and becoming more difficult to navigate
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- present participle of take on water
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taking on water
We are beam to the sea and taking on water.
The ship began taking on water almost immediately.
Imagine that your boat is taking on water.
We are taking on water faster than we can get rid of it.
And the boat started taking on water.
It was taking on water in all the rain.
Surely the boat was already taking on water.
Taking on water before and after are just as essential.
He also said the boat was taking on water.
I am taking on water weight here.
The vessel was no longer taking on water.
We are taking on water down here.
Your ship might be taking on water.
I am taking on water.
Except the camp is taking on water.
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The ship started taking on water and in less than three hours it sank.
One of the pontoons is taking on water.
Then we started taking on water and the engine flooded.
With an economy that is taking on water.
They are taking on water fast.
Secondary resources sortie taking on water.
The capsule began taking on water and was sinking fast.
It gets worse when she starts taking on water.
And we are taking on water fast.
Instantly informs you if the boat is taking on water.
Some are taking on water.
It was also reported that the vessel was taking on water.
The ship started taking on water and sank.
They have compromised hull integrity and are taking on water.
The boat started taking on water near the.
Put police along the line to stop them taking on water.
You are taking on water.
That does not mean that the boat is taking on water.
She was taking on water.
The sea was rough and the boat was taking on water.
A ship taking on water.
He was concerned that it was taking on water.
We are taking on water.
The vessel had a severe starboard list and was taking on water.
Our boat is taking on water.
A second train crashed into that train from behind while it was taking on water.
That catamaran of yours is taking on water pretty good.
Taking on water conservation measures and avoiding wastage helps preserve this precious commodity.
The boat seems to be taking on water.
The ship started taking on water and began to settle by the head.
I think this sub is taking on water.
The ship started taking on water and began to list five degrees.
At least we are not taking on water.
It began taking on water as soon as it left harbor in Toulon.
Your shit might be taking on water.
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