Значение идиомы wear on

[wear on] {v.} 1. To anger or annoy; tire.

Having to stayindoors all day long is tiresome for the children and wears on theirmother’s nerves.

2. To drag on; pass gradually or slowly; continue inthe same old way.

Johnny tried to wait up for Santa Claus but asthe night wore on, he couldn’t keep his eyes open.

As the yearswore on, the man in prison grew old.

The boys’ quarrel wore on allafternoon.



Значение идиомы wear on