ridden hard and put away wet

== English == === Alternative forms === rode hard and put up wet === Etymology === From the inadvisable practice of riding a horse and then stabling it while it is still coated in sweat, rather than brushing and grooming it properly afterwards. === Pronunciation === === Adjective === ridden hard and put away wet (idiomatic) Mistreated; not properly cared for. (colloquial, potentially offensive, chiefly applied to women) Presumed to have had a significant number of lovers and showing the signs of overuse. ==== Usage notes ==== Used as a past participle. === Verb === ridden hard and put away wet past participle of ride hard and put away wet