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Phrase: The worse for wear
As the year wraps up, many of us are feeling the worse for wear.
We’ve worked hard all year, dealing with the rising cost of living, and then the ramp-up to the holiday season on top of everything else leaves us feeling frazzled.
When we are the worse for wear we look or feel tired, damaged, or worn out after a stretch of use or stress.
If you say you are the worse for wear, you mean you are not at your best, often because of hard work, stress, or a busy schedule.
It’s normal to feel the worse for wear at the end of the year.
The past months may have been long or tough, and all those challenges can leave us feeling a little threadbare.
Our energy might be low, and our motivation can take a hit.
Even our excitement for daily routines can fade after so many weeks without a real break.
However, this time of year is still special.
The holidays give us a great chance to recover.
Even if we feel the worse for wear, we can look forward to holiday cheer, time with family, and sleeping on the sofa after a huge meal.
The festive spirit can help us feel better and more ready to enjoy the moment.
Wear is only temporary.
The holidays are a time to relax, recoup, and recharge.
As we celebrate and make happy memories, we slowly become less the worse for wear.
By the time the new year arrives, we may find ourselves refreshed and excited for new opportunities.
So, if you feel the worse for wear right now, embrace the season and let yourself recover.
Next year will be just as long.
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