جستجو
to have seen better days
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در اوضاع بدی بودن
to be in a very poor condition, particularly compared to the past
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IdiomWhat is the origin of the idiom "have seen better days" and when to use it?
The idiom "have seen better days" is believed to have originated in the 16th century, and was used to describe buildings, objects, etc. that were once in good condition but had fallen into disrepair. The phrase is now used to describe anything that was once good or successful but is now past its prime or in decline. This phrase is often used to describe people or things that have experienced a decline in fortune or quality.
Example
She packed her belongings into a tatty suitcase that had seen better days.
The beaten-up storefront had seen better days, with faded signs and cracked windows.
The old building has seen better days and is in need of repairs.
مثال
She packed her belongings into a tatty suitcase that had seen better days.
The beaten-up storefront had seen better days, with faded signs and cracked windows.
The old building has seen better days and is in need of repairs.
They stayed in a dilapidated cabin that had seen better days.
The library donated a collection of battered books that had seen better days.
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