Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to have seen better days
idiom
/tə hæv sin ˈbɛtər deɪz/
Definition
A phrase used to describe something that is no longer in its prime or has fallen into disrepair.
Examples
- After years of neglect, the old theater has certainly seen better days.
- The once-popular restaurant has seen better days, with only a few customers each night.
Meaning
It indicates that someone or something was once in a better condition or more successful than they are now.
Synonyms
- past its prime
- worn out
- on the decline
