phrases using wet or dry

Wet behind the ears

Inexperienced, (newborn)

“The bank clerk has only been here one week so she is still wet behind the ears.”

Dry run

A rehearsal, a run-through

“The sales manager has asked us to do a dry run of tomorrow's presentation to the potential client.”

Dry up

Finish, deplete

“As long as our revenues don't dry up, we plan to continue our TV ad campaign.”

Wet blanket

One who dampens enthusiasm or ends the fun

“I hate to be a wet blanket, but it's past midnight,” said Kinuta-san, as he signaled the waiter to bring the bill.

All wet

Completely wrong, in error

“Whoever told you that we hit our sales goal was all wet; we fell 20% short.”