wet through
The phrase "wet through" is commonly used to describe situations where water has penetrated through to the inner layers of clothing or objects.
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Definition
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(common)Completely soaked with liquid, typically water, to the point where no part remains dry.
Example
- After standing in the rain for an hour, he was wet through.
- The tent was not waterproof, and soon everything inside was wet through.
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