Word info

walk on water

Verb

Meaning

(idiomatic, in hypothetical constructions) To perform godlike or superhuman feats.
He may be rich and influential, but he can't walk on water.
After the day I had today, I feel like I could walk on water.

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see walk,‎ water.

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Examples

I allowed myself to forget how totally I had fallen in love with Lestat's iridescent eyes, that I'd sold my soul for a many-colored and luminescent thing, thinking that a highly reflective surface conveyed the power to walk on water. Anne Rice

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now. Nhat Hanh

Be. If I could be Jesus for just a day and have it my way, if I Could be perfect, like the light - Jesus for a night and have It my way - if I could be Atop my mountain a phenomenon - when I walk on water I am Complete, at peace and I'd make it so you'd be just like me. Macy Gray

Love is the most dangerous craving of all, if you ask me. It turns us into people we aren't. It makes us feel like hell, and makes us walk on water. It ruins us for anything else. Jodi Picoult

Obama's not Jesus. He can't walk on water. Mr. T

Whoever can walk on water is probably made of straw. Persian Proverb

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