be in the wars
US /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
UK /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
1.
ひどい目に遭う, 傷だらけになる
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?
ひどい目に遭ったみたいだけど、どうしたの？
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My car has really been in the wars lately, with all these scratches and dents.
私の車は最近、傷やへこみだらけで、本当にひどい目に遭ったよ。