Meanings
Originally drown the miller's thumb, meaning to go over the specified mark.
To put too much water in something; overdilute.
Example Sentences
1
He tried to drown the miller by spreading false rumors about him.
2
The politician aimed to drown the miller by launching a smear campaign against him.
3
The businessman attempted to drown the miller by sabotaging his reputation in the industry.
4
She sought to drown the miller by circulating damaging information about his personal life.
5
The rival company conspired to drown the miller by stealing his clients.
