Water over the dam meaning
What does the saying 'Water over the dam' mean?
Idiom: Water over the dam
Meaning:
If something has happened and cannot be changed, it is water over the dam.
Country: American English 
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Subject Area: Buildings & construction |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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