have seen better days

have seen better days
have seen better days
Euph. to be in bad condition. •

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.

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See: SEE BETTER DAYS.

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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