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Definition the worse for wear in British English

the worse for wear phrase

phrase
1

old or damaged

Example

The furniture was a bit the worse for wear, but the house was clean.

Synonyms and related words
beaten-up beat-up be done for
2

drunk

Example

He came back slightly the worse for wear after a night out.

Synonyms and related words
drunk hard-drinking hungover
Definition the worse for wear in British English