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What does worse for wear mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word worse for wear? Here's what it means.

Adjective
  1. (idiomatic) in poor physical condition due to long or heavy use
  2. (idiomatic) drunk
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He was scragged by two players, disappeared under a heap of bodies, but emerged from the bottom of the ensuing ruck none the worse for wear.
The bear had obviously been well-loved by a previous owner and was somewhat the worse for wear.
Needless to say, all that and no dinner meant I've been feeling a little the worse for wear today.
When I got back and hung my swimming costume out to dry I discovered that it's a bit worse for wear!
It now consisted of two rooms and a kitchen with a rather forlorn looking hotplate that looked the worse for wear.
It's finally gone and I notice the mock orange bushes looking a little worse for wear.

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