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water to one's mill

Whatever energizes or stimulates one.

Etymology:

  • Suggesting the action of water powering a watermill.
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vand til ens mølle

Wasser in die Mühle

agua a su molino

l'eau à son moulin

acqua al proprio mulino

apă la moara cuiva

vatten till en kvarn

给一个人的工厂浇水

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