The party was a total wet firecracker.
wet firecracker
idiomA person, event, or object lacking liveliness or failing to generate excitement, especially when there was a prior expectation of liveliness or excitement.
Everyone expected the new action movie to be thrilling, but it turned out to be a complete wet firecracker.
Despite the massive marketing campaign and the high ticket prices, the opening night performance proved to be a disappointing wet firecracker that left the audience feeling bored and uninspired.
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all wet
Utterly incorrect; erroneous; uninformed.
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get one's feet wet
To begin gaining experience; to tentatively try something new.
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get wet
Of a woman, to become sexually aroused, as indicated by the occurrence of the natural lubrication of the vagina.
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ridden hard and put away wet
Mistreated; not properly cared for.
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ride hard and put away wet
To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.
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soaking wet
Extremely wet.
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throw a wet blanket on
To discredit; to spoil or disparage.
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wet behind the ears
Inexperienced; just beginning; immature (especially in judgment).