ride hard and put away wet en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Etymology
The figurative senses are extensions from the literal sense.
Meanings
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(idiomatic, transitive) To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.
Last week we tested the new models, and you'll want to see the results (article starts on page 25). We definitely rode them all hard and put them away wet.
I pity that new labor crew. Management is really riding them hard and putting them away wet.
- (of horses, qualifier:literal, transitive) To ride (or drive) (a horse or a team of horses) in an excessively demanding way and then rush them back into a stable still sweaty, without a proper cooldown walk.
- (idiomatic, slang, transitive) To have vigorous sex with (someone).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| riding hard and putting away wet | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| rides hard and puts away wet | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| rode hard and put away wet | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| ridden hard and put away wet | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |