be in the wars
US /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
UK /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
1.
teruk rosak, cedera
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?
Awak nampak macam baru lepas berperang, apa yang berlaku?
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My car has really been in the wars lately, with all these scratches and dents.
Kereta saya memang teruk rosak kebelakangan ini, dengan semua calar dan kemek ini.