idioms using “sink”

Sink or swim

To fail or succeed

“The company doesn’t believe in conducting any basic training for new hires; they believe in letting them sink or swim.”

Everything but the kitchen sink

Almost everything imaginable (an exaggeration)

“Her suitcase, considered overweight by the airline, held everything but the kitchen sink.”

A sinking feeling

A feeling of doom, that something is bad will happen

“As Keiko-san entered the exam room, she had the sinking feeling that she hadn’t studied enough.”

Sink one’s teeth into

To work with enthusiasm and energy

“The new project leader says she can’t wait to sink her teeth into the project, even though many think it will fail.”

Sink like a stone

To completely fail

The band’s first album sold well but their second album is expected to sink like a stone.”