have seen better days
US /hæv siːn ˈbɛtər deɪz/
UK /hæv siːn ˈbɛtər deɪz/
1.
to be old, worn out, or in poor condition
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This old car has seen better days, but it still runs.
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My favorite jacket has seen better days; it's full of holes.
to be old, worn out, or in poor condition