Third-person singular simple present indicative form of get the dirty water off one's chest

(UK, idiomatic, slang) To get sexual satisfaction, especially after a period of abstinence.

People are primarily concerned with their own interests.

Synonym of couldn't organise a piss-up in a brewery

Alternative form of you never miss the water till the well runs dry

People tend to take things for granted that are easily available.

Alternative form of you never miss the water till the well runs dry

You can show someone how to do something, but you can't make them do it.

(archaic) second-person singular simple past form of water

Alternative form of you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink