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wet the shamrock

idiom

To go for an alcoholic drink, especially as part of a victory celebration or on Saint Patrick's Day.


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  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

    soaking wet

    Extremely wet.

  7. 07

    throw a wet blanket on

    To discredit; to spoil or disparage.

  8. 08

    wet behind the ears

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

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