throw a wet blanket on

all wet

Utterly incorrect; erroneous; uninformed.

blanket term

A word or phrase that is used to describe multiple groups of related things.

get one's feet wet

To begin gaining experience; to tentatively try something new.

get wet

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

lock someone up and throw away the key

To lock someone up in prison indefinitely.

put a blanket over

Make (something) seem less serious.

ridden hard and put away wet

Mistreated; not properly cared for.

ride hard and put away wet

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