muddy water
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I have seen the Mississippi. That is muddy water. I have seen the Saint Lawrence. That is clear water. But the Thames is liquid history.
Muddy water is best cleared by leaving it alone.
Let muddy water stand and it will become clear.
The buffalo that arrive late will have to drink muddy water and eat dried grass.
Muddy water won't do for a mirror.
The timid ox drinks muddy water.