adj. phr. Not as good as new; worn out; damaged by use. Used with "the". Her favorite tablecloth was beginning to look the worse for wear. Often used with "none" to mean: as good as new. The doll was Mary's favorite toy but it was none the worse for wear.
WORSE FOR WEAR
Meaning of WORSE FOR WEAR in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012