{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
Dictionary of English idioms . Словарь английских идиом. 2012