walk on water
Definitions
- To perform godlike or superhuman feats.
- Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see walk, water.
Examples
“He may be rich and influential, but he can't walk⟳ on water.”
“After the day I had today, I feel⟳ like⟳ I could walk⟳ on water.”
“Oh, I've walked on water, run⟳ through fire / Can't seem to feel⟳ it anymore”
“Six years ago, McCormack was walking on water as the cop who cracked the Quaker case.”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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