Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fray-at-the-edges
idiom
/freɪ æt ði ˈɛdʒɪz/
Definition
To show signs of wear and tear, particularly at the border or edges.
Examples
- The old curtains in the living room were starting to fray-at-the-edges.
- His mental state seemed to fray-at-the-edges after weeks of working late.
- Despite its fray-at-the-edges appearance, the book was full of valuable insights.
Meaning
The phrase conveys the idea of something that is deteriorating or becoming ragged over time.
Synonyms
- worn-out
- tattered
- ragged
- threadbare
