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soaking wet

idiom
Meaning

Extremely wet.


Examples
SIMPLE

I forgot my umbrella and got soaking wet.

CONTEXTUAL

The storm was so strong that we were soaking wet by the time we reached the house.

COMPLEX

After trekking through the torrential downpour for hours, the hikers arrived at the cabin completely soaking wet and shivering from the cold.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    all wet

    Utterly incorrect; erroneous; uninformed.

  2. 02

    get one's feet wet

    To begin gaining experience; to tentatively try something new.

  3. 03

    get wet

    Of a woman, to become sexually aroused, as indicated by the occurrence of the natural lubrication of the vagina.

  4. 04

    ridden hard and put away wet

    Mistreated; not properly cared for.

  5. 05

    ride hard and put away wet

    To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.

  6. 06

    throw a wet blanket on

    To discredit; to spoil or disparage.

  7. 07

    wet behind the ears

    Inexperienced; just beginning; immature (especially in judgment).

  8. 08

    wet boy

    A contractor assassin or hit man

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