there must be something in the water

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there must be something in the water

1. (idiomatic, humorous) There are so many instances of something unusual, such as in people's behavior, that there must be a common cause.
2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see there,‎ must,‎ be,‎ something,‎ water.