My old car has seen better days, but at least it's still running.
•She's seen better days, it's true, but she's still lots of fun.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
have seen better days — ● see * * * have seen better days informal phrase to be in bad condition That old couch has seen better days. Thesaurus: in a bad conditionhyponym condition of somethingsynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
have seen better days — See: SEE BETTER DAYS … Dictionary of American idioms
have seen better days — humorous if something or someone has seen better days, they are not in such a good condition as they used to be. Our washing machine has seen better days. We were met at the hotel entrance by an ageing porter who had evidently seen better days … New idioms dictionary
have seen better days — verb To be in poor condition, to be worn out. Your sofa has certainly seen better days, isnt it time you got a new one? … Wiktionary
have seen better days — informal to be in bad condition That old couch has seen better days … English dictionary
have\ seen\ better\ days — See: see better days … Словарь американских идиом
have known better days — see ↑better, 1 • • • Main Entry: ↑know * * * have seen/known better ˈdays idiom (humorous) to be in poor condition • Our car has seen better days! … Useful english dictionary
we have seen better days — Meaning Origin From Shakespeare s As You Like It … Meaning and origin of phrases
to have seen better days — witnessed happier times in the past; not in very good shape … English contemporary dictionary
seen better days — poor It describes people who have fallen on hard times or machinery which is worn out … How not to say what you mean: A dictionary of euphemisms
