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Meaning of have been in the wars | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To have been seriously hurt, or greatly damaged.

Australia, UK, humorous

Examples

“I can see that battered old hat of yours has been in the wars.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

have been to an Irish wedding have blood on one's hands have butterflies in one's stomach have designs on have done have done with