Definition
To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.
To have vigorous sex with (someone).
Origins
The figurative senses are extensions from the literal sense.
In Context
- "I pity that new labor crew. Management is really riding them hard and putting them away wet."
- "Last week we tested the new models, and you'll want to see the results (article starts on page 25). We definitely rode them all hard and put them away wet."