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the worse for wear
Meaning: If something is the worse for wear, it has been damaged by being used a lot. If a person is the worse for wear, they don't feel well.
For example:
- Don't you think we should have the sofa recovered? It's looking a little the worse for wear.
- Tom looks a bit the worse for wear this morning. I bet he was out drinking with his buddies last night.
Quick Quiz:
My car is a bit the worse for wear because
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