worse for wear
1worse for wear — ◇ Someone or something that is slightly/somewhat/much (etc.) (the) worse for wear looks worse after doing or experiencing something. He came out of basic training only slightly the worse for wear. The kids emerged from the woods looking none the… …
2worse for wear — If something s worse for wear, it has been used for a long time and, consequently, isn t in very good condition. A person who s worse for wear is drunk or high on drugs and looking rough …
3worse for wear — {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damaged by use. Used with the . * /Her favorite tablecloth was beginning to look the worse for wear./ Often used with none to mean: as good as new. * /The doll was Mary s favorite toy but it was none the… …
4worse for wear — {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damaged by use. Used with the . * /Her favorite tablecloth was beginning to look the worse for wear./ Often used with none to mean: as good as new. * /The doll was Mary s favorite toy but it was none the… …
5worse for wear — If something s worse for wear, it has been used for a long time and, consequently, isn t in very good condition. A person who s worse for wear is drunk or high on drugs and looking rough. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
6Worse for wear — If something s worse for wear, it has been used for a long time and, consequently, isn t in very good condition. A person worse for wear is usually drunk …
7worse\ for\ wear — adj. phr. Not as good as new; worn out; damaged by use. Used with the . Her favorite tablecloth was beginning to look the worse for wear. Often used with none to mean: as good as new. The doll was Mary s favorite toy but it was none the worse for …
8worse for wear — not as good as new, worn out I borrowed my friend s canoe for a month and it is now beginning to look the worse for wear …
9worse for wear — See none the worse for wear …
10be the worse for wear — 1. if something is the worse for wear, it is in bad condition or damaged because it has been used a lot. This sofa is rather the worse for wear, but it will have to do until we can afford a new one. 2. someone who is the worse for wear is very… …
