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Значение идиомы worse for wear
[worse for wear] {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damagedby use. – Used with “the”.
Her favorite tablecloth was beginning tolook the worse for wear.
– Often used with “none” to mean: as good asnew.
The doll was Mary’s favorite toy but it was none the worse forwear.
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