jeudi 15 août 2013

Variations around "wear"

Wear
tired of
 
Weary
  • I've grown very weary of your brash attitude.

Wear out
  • Hard work will wear you out if you do not take breaks. 
  • If I use my toothbrush eight times a day, it will wear out quickly.
  • Don't wear yourself out by doing too much in one day.- s'épuiser


Wear

  • The car's tyres must be changed, due to wear.-usure
Wear and tear
  • The insurance company will pay for accidental damage, but not wear and tear.
Wear away
  • Over time, the wind and rain wear away the stone of buildings.- éroder
Wear thin
  • He's had that blanket since he was a child; it is worn thin.- être usé jusqu'à la corde
Outwear
  • To last longer than; outlast: durable clothing that outwears other brands.
World-weary: déçu, désenchanté, désabusé
To wear out one's welcome: abuser de l'hospitalité de qqun 

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