Water down
/ˈwɔːtə daʊn/B1
Intermediate
1. To make a statement, proposal, or plan less forceful, less controversial, or less effective by omitting certain elements or details.
- The committee decided to water down the report to avoid controversy.
- In order to gain wider acceptance, the original policy was watered down significantly.
2. To dilute a liquid by adding water, making it less concentrated.
- The bartender watered down the customer's drink without them noticing.
- In an effort to save on costs, the restaurant was caught watering down its sauces.
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