dam

(as) busy as a beaver (building a new dam)

Very busy, assiduous, or hardworking. The phrase refers to beavers' reputation for being extremely industrious. Between working two part-time jobs, volunteering on the weekends, and looking after his little brother, Sam's been busy as a beaver this summer. I've been as busy as a beaver building a new dam this year. I've had almost no free time!

an ant may well destroy a whole dam

proverb A small problem can cause catastrophic damage if left unchecked. A: "I can't believe that minor leak totally rotted the floorboards in here." B: "Unfortunately, an ant may well destroy a whole dam."

See also: ant, dam, destroy, may, well, whole

dam up

To block something from flowing freely, typically water in a stream, river, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dam" and "up." If we don't dam up the river, this rain will cause a flood.

water over the dam

A prior issue or unfortunate past event that is now considered resolved, settled, or forgotten about. That argument we had is just water over the dam now—don't even worry about it. A: "I'm so sorry for bringing up that thing with your father again!" B: "Don't be, that was a long time ago. It's water over the dam."

See also: dam, over, water

water under the bridge

A prior issue that is now resolved or considered resolved. That argument we had is just water under the bridge now—don't even worry about it.

See also: bridge, water

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

dam something up

to erect a barrier in a river, stream, brook, etc. We are going to have to dam this stream up to make a pond for the cattle. Let's dam up this stream. Why is this river dammed up?

water over the dam

and water under the bridge

Fig. past and unchangeable events. Your quarrel with Lena is water over the dam; now you ought to concentrate on getting along with her. George and I were friends once, but that's all water under the bridge now.

See also: dam, over, water

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

water over the dam

Also, water under the bridge. Something that is over and done with, especially an unfortunate occurrence. For example, Last year's problems with delivery are water over the dam, or Never mind that old quarrel; that's water under the bridge. These metaphoric phrases allude to water that has flowed over a spillway or under a bridge and thus is gone forever. The first term was first recorded in 1797; the variant dates from the late 1800s.

See also: dam, over, water

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

water under the bridge

BRITISH, AMERICAN or

water over the dam

AMERICAN

If you say that a bad experience is water under the bridge, you mean that it happened a long time ago and so you do not feel upset or worried about it now. He didn't treat me very well at the time but it's all water under the bridge now. Mr Bruce said that he was relieved it was over and that he regarded his time in jail as water under the bridge. Note: You can also say things such as a lot of water has gone under the bridge to mean that a lot of time has passed or a lot of things have happened since a bad experience. It's almost two years since it happened and a lot of water has gone under the bridge. We're now on speaking terms with Marcia.

See also: bridge, water

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

water under the bridge

used to refer to events or situations in the past that are no longer to be regarded as important or a source of concern.

The related expression there's been a lot of water under the bridge since — is used to indicate that a lot of time has passed and a great many events have occurred since a particular event. A North American variant is water over the dam .

See also: bridge, water

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

water under the bridge

A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: All that is now just water under the bridge.

See also: bridge, water

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

water over the dam

Over and done with; past. This term, along with the slightly older water under the bridge, is a metaphor for anything finished and irreversible just as water that has once flowed through a spillway or under a bridge is gone forever. Richard Sale combined both metaphors in Passing Strange (1942): “‘That’s water under the dam.’—‘Bridge,’ I said. ‘Or water over the dam.’”

See also: dam, over, water

The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer

See also:

(as) busy as a beaver (building a new dam)
beaver
building
busy as a beaver
busy beaver
busy little beaver
work like a beaver
work like a Trojan
I don't have time to breathe
I don't have time to catch my breath

References in periodicals archive

Kenya will need Sh440 million to improve the safety of its hundreds of dams over the next three years.

Kenya dams disasters waiting to happen, says task force

It also entails setting up of State committee on dam safety and State Dam Safety Organisation.

Parliament takes up discussion on dam safety bill

Mujahid Saeed said a total of 25 small dams were so far completed in KP, adding 18 were completed including nine each under ADP and PSDP after 2003.

Feasibility studies, detailed designs of 16 small dams completed in KP

NIA-UPRIIS made the assurance following the initial post-earthquake assessment of seven major dams in the area after the temblor, Bote added.

'Stable NIA dams to continue releasing irrigation water'

The meeting was also informed that the construction of 100 small dams in Balochistan was based on five packages.

Senate panel sees dams fund solving Balchoistan's water problem

Interestingly, the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has stocked the dams in Maragua with over 55,000 fish fingerlings in a move aimed at boosting fish farming in the county.According to Mr John Mwangi, the Fisheries Director in Murang'a South, the stocking will boost the community surrounding the dams and will encourage them to protect the dams from encroachment.

Maragua has 10 dams but water shortage still persists

style="font-weight: 400The ex-CJP assured people's donations would be spent only on the construction of dams. style="font-weight: 400Speaking on the occasion, PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan said he wanted to make it clear that dams would certainly be constructed in the country.

Govt's failure to build dams will be criminal negligence, says ex-CJP Nisar

'With this amount of Rs7 or 8 billion, collected under fund-raising drive, you cannot make big dam, however it can help construct enough small and medium sized dams in Balochistan,' said Senator Usman Kakar during the meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Developments and Reforms.

Baloch senators question Descon's qualification

R A W A L P I N D I -- Punjab government has decided to utilize 3 mini dams including Misriot dam, Khasala dam and Jawa dam located near Dhamial and Adiala to supply water to citizens of Rawalpindi.

Decision taken to supply water from Misriot, Khasla, Jawa dam to Rwp

There has been an impassioned debate on the controversial Kalabagh Dam in the country.

Kalabagh Dam, a controversial project

Mr Ejaz, who is the coordinator of the Pakistan Network for Rivers and Dams and president of the Social Organisation for Mutasireen Tarbela Dam, told reporters here that the announcement of the Supreme Court chief justice and PTI government for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams was a welcome move and that it should be supported in the country's best interest.

Call for resettlement policy before dams' construction

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Monday submitted resolutions against the dam in Sindh Assembly.

PPP moves resolution against KBD in Sindh Assembly

The former minister said that WAPDA sources disclosed that project colony and model village at Bhaha dam is under construction however actual project is yet to start.

CJ role on construction of dams appreciative, Business community to support new Dams: Mian Zahid Hussain

History shows that some political parties with the alleged support of India have opposed the construction of Kalabagh Dam. Some politicians and feudal lot are said to have been on the Indian pay list just to oppose the dam.

Kalabagh Dam: Will CJP be able to develop consensus?

词组	dam
释义	dam (as) busy as a beaver (building a new dam) Very busy, assiduous, or hardworking. The phrase refers to beavers' reputation for being extremely industrious. Between working two part-time jobs, volunteering on the weekends, and looking after his little brother, Sam's been busy as a beaver this summer. I've been as busy as a beaver building a new dam this year. I've had almost no free time! See also: beaver, busy, new an ant may well destroy a whole dam proverb A small problem can cause catastrophic damage if left unchecked. A: "I can't believe that minor leak totally rotted the floorboards in here." B: "Unfortunately, an ant may well destroy a whole dam." See also: ant, dam, destroy, may, well, whole dam up To block something from flowing freely, typically water in a stream, river, etc. A noun or pronoun can be used between "dam" and "up." If we don't dam up the river, this rain will cause a flood. See also: dam, up water over the dam A prior issue or unfortunate past event that is now considered resolved, settled, or forgotten about. That argument we had is just water over the dam now—don't even worry about it. A: "I'm so sorry for bringing up that thing with your father again!" B: "Don't be, that was a long time ago. It's water over the dam." See also: dam, over, water water under the bridge A prior issue that is now resolved or considered resolved. That argument we had is just water under the bridge now—don't even worry about it. See also: bridge, water Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. dam something up to erect a barrier in a river, stream, brook, etc. We are going to have to dam this stream up to make a pond for the cattle. Let's dam up this stream. Why is this river dammed up? See also: dam, up water over the dam and water under the bridge Fig. past and unchangeable events. Your quarrel with Lena is water over the dam; now you ought to concentrate on getting along with her. George and I were friends once, but that's all water under the bridge now. See also: dam, over, water McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. water over the dam Also, water under the bridge. Something that is over and done with, especially an unfortunate occurrence. For example, Last year's problems with delivery are water over the dam, or Never mind that old quarrel; that's water under the bridge. These metaphoric phrases allude to water that has flowed over a spillway or under a bridge and thus is gone forever. The first term was first recorded in 1797; the variant dates from the late 1800s. See also: dam, over, water The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. water under the bridge BRITISH, AMERICAN or water over the dam AMERICAN If you say that a bad experience is water under the bridge, you mean that it happened a long time ago and so you do not feel upset or worried about it now. He didn't treat me very well at the time but it's all water under the bridge now. Mr Bruce said that he was relieved it was over and that he regarded his time in jail as water under the bridge. Note: You can also say things such as a lot of water has gone under the bridge to mean that a lot of time has passed or a lot of things have happened since a bad experience. It's almost two years since it happened and a lot of water has gone under the bridge. We're now on speaking terms with Marcia. See also: bridge, water Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. water under the bridge used to refer to events or situations in the past that are no longer to be regarded as important or a source of concern. The related expression there's been a lot of water under the bridge since — is used to indicate that a lot of time has passed and a great many events have occurred since a particular event. A North American variant is water over the dam . See also: bridge, water Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary water under the bridge A past occurrence, especially something unfortunate, that cannot be undone or rectified: All that is now just water under the bridge. See also: bridge, water American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. water over the dam Over and done with; past. This term, along with the slightly older water under the bridge, is a metaphor for anything finished and irreversible just as water that has once flowed through a spillway or under a bridge is gone forever. Richard Sale combined both metaphors in Passing Strange (1942): “‘That’s water under the dam.’—‘Bridge,’ I said. ‘Or water over the dam.’” See also: dam, over, water The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: (as) busy as a beaver (building a new dam) beaver building busy as a beaver busy beaver busy little beaver work like a beaver work like a Trojan I don't have time to breathe I don't have time to catch my breath References in periodicals archive Kenya will need Sh440 million to improve the safety of its hundreds of dams over the next three years. Kenya dams disasters waiting to happen, says task force It also entails setting up of State committee on dam safety and State Dam Safety Organisation. Parliament takes up discussion on dam safety bill Mujahid Saeed said a total of 25 small dams were so far completed in KP, adding 18 were completed including nine each under ADP and PSDP after 2003. Feasibility studies, detailed designs of 16 small dams completed in KP NIA-UPRIIS made the assurance following the initial post-earthquake assessment of seven major dams in the area after the temblor, Bote added. 'Stable NIA dams to continue releasing irrigation water' The meeting was also informed that the construction of 100 small dams in Balochistan was based on five packages. Senate panel sees dams fund solving Balchoistan's water problem Interestingly, the government, through the Ministry of Agriculture, has stocked the dams in Maragua with over 55,000 fish fingerlings in a move aimed at boosting fish farming in the county.According to Mr John Mwangi, the Fisheries Director in Murang'a South, the stocking will boost the community surrounding the dams and will encourage them to protect the dams from encroachment. Maragua has 10 dams but water shortage still persists style="font-weight: 400The ex-CJP assured people's donations would be spent only on the construction of dams. style="font-weight: 400Speaking on the occasion, PTI Senator Faisal Javed Khan said he wanted to make it clear that dams would certainly be constructed in the country. Govt's failure to build dams will be criminal negligence, says ex-CJP Nisar 'With this amount of Rs7 or 8 billion, collected under fund-raising drive, you cannot make big dam, however it can help construct enough small and medium sized dams in Balochistan,' said Senator Usman Kakar during the meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Developments and Reforms. Baloch senators question Descon's qualification R A W A L P I N D I -- Punjab government has decided to utilize 3 mini dams including Misriot dam, Khasala dam and Jawa dam located near Dhamial and Adiala to supply water to citizens of Rawalpindi. Decision taken to supply water from Misriot, Khasla, Jawa dam to Rwp There has been an impassioned debate on the controversial Kalabagh Dam in the country. Kalabagh Dam, a controversial project Mr Ejaz, who is the coordinator of the Pakistan Network for Rivers and Dams and president of the Social Organisation for Mutasireen Tarbela Dam, told reporters here that the announcement of the Supreme Court chief justice and PTI government for the construction of Diamer-Bhasha and Mohmand dams was a welcome move and that it should be supported in the country's best interest. Call for resettlement policy before dams' construction Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Monday submitted resolutions against the dam in Sindh Assembly. PPP moves resolution against KBD in Sindh Assembly The former minister said that WAPDA sources disclosed that project colony and model village at Bhaha dam is under construction however actual project is yet to start. CJ role on construction of dams appreciative, Business community to support new Dams: Mian Zahid Hussain History shows that some political parties with the alleged support of India have opposed the construction of Kalabagh Dam. Some politicians and feudal lot are said to have been on the Indian pay list just to oppose the dam. Kalabagh Dam: Will CJP be able to develop consensus?
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