come on in, the water's fine
come on in, the water's fine
1. Literally, a request for others to join one in the water, such as a swimming pool or the ocean, by indicating that the water is an agreeable temperature, etc. "Come on in, the water's fine," my brother called to me while floating in the pool.
2. By extension, a phrase of encouragement for one to start something. We're so glad to have you as a volunteer, so come on in, the water's fine!
See also: come, fine, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
Come on in, the water's fine!
1. Lit. Get into the water and swim! (Usually a polite command.) As Todd swam along, he said to Rachel, "Come on in. The water's fine."
2. Fig. to begin to do anything. You will like skiing. Come on in, the water's fine. I think you would like working here, and I'm happy to offer you the job. Come on in, the water's fine.
See also: come, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
- Come on in, the water's fine!
- in smooth water
- in smooth water(s)
- float through
- float through (something)
- deluge (someone or something) with (something)
- deluge with
- get (one's) head above water
- get head above water and have head above water
- have (one's) head above water