How to Pronounce "none the worse for wear"
expression
NUN thuh WURSS fer WAIR
NON thuh WURS faw WAIR
Definition
If someone or something is 'none the worse for wear', they look or feel as good as before, even after going through something difficult or rough.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈnən/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɝs/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈwɛɹ
British English
nɒn/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɜːs/ /fˈɔː/ /wɛə
Simplified Pronunciation
US
NUN thuh WURSS fer WAIR
UK
NON thuh WURS faw WAIR
Listen in Context
After the rainstorm, the playground was none the worse for wear.
She fell off her bike but was none the worse for wear.
The suitcase looks none the worse for wear after the long trip.
He worked all night, but he showed up to class none the worse for wear.