a little threadbare

Examples (10)

• The old blanket was a little threadbare from years of use.
• His suit looked a little threadbare at the elbows.
• After many washes, the towel felt a little threadbare.
• Her excuse for being late was starting to sound a little threadbare.
• The argument presented by the lawyer seemed a little threadbare.
• The carpet in the hallway had become a little threadbare in places.
• His once-brilliant ideas now appeared a little threadbare.
• Despite being a little threadbare, the antique tapestry was still beautiful.
• The narrative of the film felt a little threadbare and predictable.
• I noticed his winter coat was getting a little threadbare around the cuffs.