Meaning of 'Rode hard and put away wet'
What does the saying 'Rode hard and put away wet' mean?
Idiom: Rode hard and put away wet
Meaning:
Someone who's been rode hard and put away wet has had a very hard life. When a horse is ridden hard and sweaty, it needs to be walked and cooled down before being stabled.
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Subject Area: Animals |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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