Turn water into wine meaning
What does the saying 'Turn water into wine' mean?
Idiom: Turn water into wine
Meaning:
If someone turns water into wine, they transform something bad into something excellent.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Drinking, pubs and bars |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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