Seen better days meaning
What does the saying 'Seen better days' mean?
Idiom: Seen better days
Meaning:
If something's seen better days, it has aged badly and visibly compared to when it was new. The phrase can also be used to describe people.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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