be in the wars
US /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
UK /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
1.
estar en la guerra, estar maltrecho
to be injured or damaged, especially in a minor but noticeable way
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You look like you've been in the wars, what happened?
Parece que has estado en la guerra, ¿qué pasó?
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My car has really been in the wars lately, with all these scratches and dents.
Mi coche realmente ha estado en la guerra últimamente, con todos estos arañazos y abolladuras.