the worse for wear
US /ðə wɜrs fɔr wɛr/
UK /ðə wɜrs fɔr wɛr/
1.
rovinato dall'uso, logoro
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.
Dopo anni di viaggi, la sua vecchia valigia era un po' rovinata dall'uso.
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The antique chair, though a little the worse for wear, still held its charm.
La sedia antica, sebbene un po' rovinata dall'uso, conservava ancora il suo fascino.
2.
provato, stanco, ubriaco
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.
Dopo la festa tutta la notte, era decisamente provato.
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She looked a little the worse for wear after her long flight.
Sembrava un po' provata dopo il suo lungo volo.