weak tea
"Weak tea" can refer to both a mild beverage and a figurative expression for something lacking strength or effectiveness.
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Definition
A2Culinary
(common)A drink made from tea leaves that has a mild flavor due to being diluted or not steeped long enough.
Example
- She complained that the tea was too weak and lacked flavor.
B2Figurative
(informal)An expression describing something that is unimpressive, ineffective, or lacking in strength.
Example
- His argument was weak tea and didn't convince anyone.
- The new policy is weak tea and won't solve the problem.
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