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ridden hard and put away wet

Mistreated; not properly cared for.

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.
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montado duro y guardado mojado

कड़ी मेहनत की और गीला दूर रख दिया

cavalgou duro e guardou molhado

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