leaks like a sieve


phrase commonly used to say that something is leaking profusely when it is not supposed to leak at all. a sieve is a wire mesh or perforated metal utensil used for straining or sifting. therefore anything that is leaking like a sieve is not holding water at all.
i have tons of water damage from the rain. my roof leaks like a sieve.
this generally refers to something not being able to retain fluid. a sieve is a piece of wire mesh, used to strain larger objects from fluid. similar to a colander or strainer.
my nose leaks like a sieve, because i am sick.

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