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Definition |
something that is completely wet |
Examples |
1) Sarah was soaked to the bone, and
had to find shelter to dry off. 2) After getting caught in the
unexpected downpour, we were soaked to the bone
by the time we reached shelter. |
Etymology |
The term originated from the figurative use
of "bone" to emphasize complete wetness, dating back to the 14th
century. |
Synonyms |
sopping wet, saturated to the core |
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