wear and tear

/wˈeəɹ ɐnd tˈeə/

/wˈɛɹ ɐnd tˈɛɹ/

[phrase]

wear and tear

[PHRASE]

he gradual damage or deterioration that occurs to an object or property as a result of normal use or aging

synonyms : depreciation

Examples

1. Because of this wear and tear, even professional ones must be rehaired every three months, which is a large part of a bow maker's restoration work.

2. Every one of these containers represents a truckload that we've taken off of the city streets and out of the tunnels, reducing carbon emissions and reducing congestion and wear and tear on the city's infrastructure.

3. This is important because this is the body of the shoe, where most of the wear and tear happens.

4. The lighter you are, the less wear and tear on your legs, on your knees, on your feet.