(not) be the worse for
1so much the worse for - — used to suggest that a problem, failure, or other unfortunate event or situation is the fault of the person specified and that the speaker does not feel any great concern about it if his subjects were unwilling to accept the progress her offered …
2none the worse for wear — not hurt or damaged, still in good condition, okay The immigrants were none the worse for wear after their wagon trip across the prairie …
3none the worse for something — none the worse (for (something)) not damaged or hurt despite something. It was cold and windy during the parade but we were none the worse for the weather. Usage notes: often used in the form none the worse for wear in good condition despite hard …
4none the worse for — none the worse (for (something)) not damaged or hurt despite something. It was cold and windy during the parade but we were none the worse for the weather. Usage notes: often used in the form none the worse for wear in good condition despite hard …
5none the worse for — Not harmed by • • • Main Entry: ↑worse * * * I see worse II not adversely affected by we were none the worse for our terrible experience …
6(be) none the worse (for something) — be none the ˈworse (for sth) idiom to not be harmed by sth • The kids were none the worse for their adventure. Main entry: ↑worseidiom …
7none the worse for — ► none the worse for not adversely affected by. Main Entry: ↑worse …
8worse for wear — {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damaged by use. Used with the . * /Her favorite tablecloth was beginning to look the worse for wear./ Often used with none to mean: as good as new. * /The doll was Mary s favorite toy but it was none the… …
9worse for wear — {adj. phr.} Not as good as new; worn out; damaged by use. Used with the . * /Her favorite tablecloth was beginning to look the worse for wear./ Often used with none to mean: as good as new. * /The doll was Mary s favorite toy but it was none the… …
10worse for wear — not as good as new, worn out I borrowed my friend s canoe for a month and it is now beginning to look the worse for wear …