wear in
This page is about the phrasal verb wear in
Meaning
If you wear in something like a pair of shoes, you wear them for short periods until they fit properly and feel comfortable.
For example
- wear in sth Footballers will wear in a new pair of boots before using them in a match.
- wear sth in Don't forget to wear your walking boots in properly before you leave for your trek in Nepal.
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