Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
the-worse-for-wear
idiom
/ðə ˈwɜrs fɔr wɛr/
Definition
In a damaged or worn-out condition, often due to use or age.
Examples
- After hiking for hours, my shoes were really the worse for wear.
- The old car was still running, but it was definitely the worse for wear after years on the road.
- He came back from the camping trip looking a bit the worse for wear.
Meaning
This phrase describes something or someone that shows signs of wear, deterioration, or having endured a difficult situation.
Synonyms
- worn out
- dilapidated
- in disrepair
- shabby
