English / idiom
Doesn't Hold Water
MEANING IN ENGLISH
To be illogical, unsubstantiated, or incapable of withstanding scrutiny
In context
01
His excuse for missing the community fundraiser simply doesn't hold water.
02
Upon closer examination, the auditor realized the company's financial defense did not hold water.
Synonyms
unsound,fallacious,flawed
Antonyms
holds up,watertight,stands to reason
Collocations
argument doesn't hold water,theory doesn't hold water,excuse doesn't hold water