The project was declared dead in the water after funding was withdrawn
Without a clear strategy, the company's new venture was dead in the water from the start
His chances of getting the promotion are dead in the water now that the scandal has broken
The proposed legislation is dead in the water due to a lack of political support
With no allies left, the rebellion was dead in the water
The team's hopes for a championship are dead in the water after a series of devastating losses
The negotiation fell apart, leaving the deal dead in the water
Her career prospects were dead in the water after she was fired
The artistic film was dead in the water at the box office
We tried to salvage the situation, but it was already dead in the water
Our project is stuck. It feels dead in the water.
I agree, we haven't made any progress for weeks.
We need a new plan to get things moving again.
The project is dead in the water
The project has stalled indefinitely
The project is completely halted now