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worse for wear|wear|worse
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|wear|worse
adj. phr. Not as acceptable as new; beat out; damaged by use.

Acclimated with "the".
Her admired tablecloth was alpha to attending the worse for wear. 
Often acclimated with "none" to mean: as acceptable as new.
The baby was Mary's admired toy but it was none the worse for wear.