worse for wear
Example Sentences
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German biathlete Justus Strelow, who won bronze in the mixed relay on Sunday, happened to catch the moment his medal came out the worse for wear after celebrating with his teammates.
From Barron's
Today, in 1889, he looks a bit worse for wear; his skin seems to have the texture of wicker.
“Goodness, the journey has left you a bit worse for wear.”
From Literature
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Berrycloth’s beloved motorcar sits out front, a bit worse for wear.
From Literature
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Lord Fredrick looked a bit worse for wear himself, with scratches on his hands and face and a lingering tendency to clear his throat in a particularly barky way, but at least the itching and howling seemed to have subsided.
From Literature
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.