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   well worn

   /ˌwɛl ˈwɔːn/

   adjective

   • 1. showing the signs of extensive use or wear: "a well-worn leather armchair" Similar shabbyscruffybatteredwornoldthinthreadbareworn outholeymoth-eatenmangyraggedfrayedtatteredfalling apart at the seamsin shredsin tattersfalling to piecesdecrepithaving seen better daysinformal:tattyrattythe worse for wearraggedyraggedy-asswarbyrare:out at elbowsOpposite pristine
   • ▪ (of a phrase, idea, or joke) used or repeated so often that it no longer has interest or significance: "a well-worn theme" Similar stalehackneyedclichédstocktritebanalworn outtime-wornthreadbarehoarytiredoverusedobsoleteantiquatedoldinformal:played outclapped outhackyold hatOpposite novel

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