the worse for wear
US /ðə wɜrs fɔr wɛr/
UK /ðə wɜrs fɔr wɛr/
1.
deteriorado, gastado
damaged or in poor condition because of a lot of use or age
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After years of travel, his old suitcase was a bit the worse for wear.
Después de años de viaje, su vieja maleta estaba un poco deteriorada.
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The antique chair, though a little the worse for wear, still held its charm.
La silla antigua, aunque un poco deteriorada, aún conservaba su encanto.
2.
cansado, indispuesto, con resaca
feeling tired or unwell, often after a difficult experience or excessive drinking
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After the all-night party, he was definitely the worse for wear.
Después de la fiesta de toda la noche, estaba definitivamente mal.
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She looked a little the worse for wear after her long flight.
Parecía un poco cansada después de su largo vuelo.