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soaked to the skin
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completely covered with water or some other liquid
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "soaked to the skin" and when to use it?
The idiom "soaked to the skin" originates from the literal meaning of being completely saturated with water, to the point where it penetrates through one's clothing and reaches the skin. The phrase is used to emphasize the thoroughness and intensity of being wet, suggesting that one is soaked to the point of experiencing moisture directly on their skin. In other words, it conveys a state of extreme wetness, often due to heavy rain, immersion in water, or being exposed to a significant amount of liquid.
Examples
After walking home in the pouring rain, she was soaked to the skin, with her clothes clinging damply to her body.
