worse for wear
01
used to describe someone who is really tired after an exhaustive physical activity
Idiom
Exempel
The old couch is looking worse for wear after years of use.
02
in a very bad physical condition due to being used for an extended period of time
Idiom
InformalExempel
The car had been driven for thousands of miles without proper maintenance and was now worse for wear, with engine troubles and a worn-out suspension.
