a watery grave

noun

literary
: death by drowning
She was rescued from a watery grave.

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To get to the hole on the 141-yard par three, players must avoid the large lake encompassing the green – a watery grave for many a wayward golf shot. — George Ramsay, CNN, 13 Mar. 2025 But as has been the case with prior test missions, the vehicle will not be recovered and left to a watery grave. — Jackie Wattles, CNN, 3 Mar. 2025

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