a system that is 'ripe for abuse' [=a system that is in such bad condition that it could easily be used wrongly]
She decided at the 'ripe old age' of 23 that she'd learned all there was to know about human nature.
a story 'ripe with' details [=a story that includes many details]
(..) What is the point of making camp here? When we ought to be continuing downriver. When we came up, we saw a few sizeable settlements. They were ripe for attacking. At least we wouldn't go home empty-handed! But they are not Paris. We left Paris behind. -Maybe you have, but I haven't. What I say. (..)2016 TvShow: Vikings Title: Portage Season: 4 Episode 8