Meaning Of The Word The worse for wear

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The worse for wear Meaning

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What's The Definition Of The worse for wear?

the worse for wear
looking tired or in a bad state, especially because you have been working hard or drinking a lot of alcohol
phrase: If you say that someone is the worse for wear, you mean that they are tired, ill, or in a bad state because they have been very active, been through a difficult experience, or been drinking alcohol.

the worse for wear in British English
shabby or worn

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