Definition
To perform godlike or superhuman feats.
Origins
From the miracle of Jesus walking on water, described in the Gospels.
In Context
- "He may be rich and influential, but he can't walk on water."
- "After the day I had today, I feel like I could walk on water."
- "Oh, I've walked on water, run through fire / Can't seem to feel it anymore"
- "Six years ago, McCormack was walking on water as the cop who cracked the Quaker case."