be dead in the water

be dead in the water

To be completely defunct. Oh, that idea from last week's meeting is dead in the water now that the CEO has vetoed it.
See also: dead, water
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • dead in the water
  • doornail
  • (as) dead as a doornail
  • as dead as a doornail
  • dead as a doornail
  • dead
  • quick and the dead
  • quick and the dead, the
  • the quick and the dead
  • play possum, to