ride hard and put away wet

The phrase "ride hard and put away wet" originates from horse riding, where improper care after hard use can harm the horse.

Definition

C1General

(idiomatic)To treat someone or something harshly and neglect proper care afterward.

Example

  • After the project, the team felt like they were ridden hard and put away wet.

B2Horse Riding

(technical, literal)To ride a horse intensely and then neglect to cool it down properly before stabling.

Example

  • You should never ride a horse hard and put it away wet; it needs proper care.

C2Informal

(slang)To engage in vigorous sexual activity with someone.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ride hard and put away wet":

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