Meaning of the word "be in the wars" in English
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be in the wars
US /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
UK /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/

Idiom
1.
to be injured or damaged, especially in a minor but noticeable way
Example:
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You look like you've been in the wars, what happened?
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My car has really been in the wars lately, with all these scratches and dents.
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