hydrate or diedrate

proverb

Dehydration can eventually lead to death; used to encourage children to drink adequate water when camping or doing other outdoor activities.

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Meanings

proverb
  1. humorousDehydration can eventually lead to death; used to encourage children to drink adequate water when camping or doing other outdoor activities.

Origin

From the similar sound in "hy" and "die". See more at diedrate.

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APA

hydrate or diedrate. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydrate%20or%20diedrate

MLA

“hydrate or diedrate.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydrate%20or%20diedrate. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “hydrate or diedrate,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hydrate%20or%20diedrate.

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