be in the wars
US /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
UK /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
1.
estar na guerra, estar machucado
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?
Você parece que esteve na guerra, o que aconteceu?
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My car has really been in the wars lately, with all these scratches and dents.
Meu carro realmente esteve na guerra ultimamente, com todos esses arranhões e amassados.