Wear and tear

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noun

Damage that naturally happens over time because of normal use.

The car has a bit of wear and tear due to its age, but it's still in good running condition.
Visual representation of "wear and tear" - Damage that naturally happens over time because of normal use

Often appears as...

  • normal wear and tear
  • due to wear and tear
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Expected Damage

Wear and tear indicates damage that is normal and expected due to age or use.

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A second-hand bike will show wear and tear, but it should work fine.
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Not Faulty

'Wear and tear' suggests items aren't faulty, just used.

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The library book's wear and tear didn't affect the readability.
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No Blame

Using 'wear and tear' means not blaming anyone for the deterioration.

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His coat had signs of wear and tear from years of use, nothing else.
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