be in the wars

US /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
UK /bi ɪn ðə wɔrz/
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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?
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.