Meaning of the word "have seen better days" in English

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have seen better days

US /hæv siːn ˈbɛtər deɪz/
UK /hæv siːn ˈbɛtər deɪz/
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Idiom

1.

to be old, worn out, or in poor condition

Example:
This old car has seen better days, but it still runs.
My favorite jacket has seen better days; it's full of holes.
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