take in water

take in water

To be flooded with water, as of a ship. Captain, the ship is taking in water!
See also: take, water
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • by water
  • break ship
  • be on the rocks
  • on the rocks, to be
  • go down with the ship
  • be broad in the beam
  • when ship comes in
  • when someone's ship comes in
  • when your ship comes in
  • when your ship/boat comes in