get wet

Absorb some moisture

Get wet is literal when water or other liquid contacts something: I forgot my umbrella and got wet.

The phrase extends to becoming aroused—for women, referring to vaginal lubrication, parallel to men getting hard.

Getting your feet wet means gaining initial experience with something new.

accident

spill

Accidental liquid release

  • splashLiquid scattering on impact
  • puddleShallow collected rainwater
  • drenchSoak something completely

leak · drip · splatter · overflow · spray · hose · bucket · knocked over · slosh · squirt

rain

drizzle

Very light precipitation

thunderstorm · cloudburst · sprinkle · rainfall · squall · puddles · umbrella · raincoat · galoshes · rainwater

bathing

shower

Water spray for bathing

  • bathWashing in water
  • rinseWash without scrubbing
  • soakSaturate with liquid

lather · wash · shampoo · steam · hot spring · onsen · hammam · sauna · tub · jacuzzi

swimming

pool

Collective fund or basin

  • diveHeadfirst water entry
  • splashLiquid scattering on impact
  • plungeSudden steep descent

submerged · immersed · wade · snorkel · cannonball · treading · laps · chlorine · goggles · swimsuit

soaking

drenched

Thoroughly wet throughout

sodden · waterlogged · soggy · steeped · wringing · dampness · moisture · through and through · bone-dry · towel off

cleaning

mop

Floor-washing implement

  • spongeAbsorbent cleaning material
  • bucketOpen-top carrying vessel
  • rinseWash without scrubbing

scrub · wipe · hose down · pressure wash · squeegee · spray · suds · soapy · washdown · splashback

Opposites
moisture state change

get wetdry off

Remove surface moisture

dry out · keep dry · towel off · air dry · dehydrate

exposure to water/elements

get wetkeep dry

Maintain without moisture

stay indoors · take cover

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG