wear sth threadbare

Examples (10)

• She wore her favorite sweater threadbare over the years.
• The constant foot traffic had worn the hallway carpet threadbare.
• Many old books in the library have been worn threadbare by countless readers.
• If you use that blanket every day, you'll wear it threadbare in no time.
• He managed to wear his work boots threadbare within six months.
• The antique velvet cushions were worn threadbare in several spots.
• Don't wear your best jeans threadbare by gardening in them.
• The old wooden steps were worn threadbare where generations had walked.
• Children often wear the knees of their trousers threadbare from playing.
• I always wear my running shoes threadbare before replacing them.