worse for wear
English
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Pronunciation
editAudio (General Australian): (file)
Adjective
edit- (idiomatic) In poor physical condition due to long or heavy use.
- 2012, David Walliams [pseudonym; David Edward Williams], Ratburger, London: HarperCollins Children’s Books, →ISBN:
- However, before Zoe could open the first cage, Burt’s van, looking decidedly the worse for wear, came thundering into the warehouse, smashing the huge metal sliding door into the air as it did so
- (idiomatic) Drunk.
Usage notes
editOften, but not always, preceded by the.
Synonyms
edit- (in poor physical condition): See also Thesaurus:deteriorated
- (drunk): See also Thesaurus:drunk
Translations
editin poor physical condition due to long or heavy use
drunk
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