Home • W • Wear thin

Wear thin

To become thin from use or the passing of time.

The silver dollar began to wear thin after it was in use for many years.

Related Idioms

Faint heart never won fair lady

These are words of encouragement to shy suitors. They recommend boldness, for none but the brave... Read more →

Learn to walk before you run

Knowledge cannot be acquired all at once; it must be gained step by step. Don’t try to spell... Read more →