AEE: Excellent English for Home Cleanup

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San山

2025.8.10

🌈How to articulate something worn out and no longer in good shape.
1️⃣on its way out(something will be totally unusable pretty soon. Maybe it's broken or breaking down and you need to throw it out.)
Ex: This jacket is on its way out. Look at this big hole.
Ex: My computer is on its way out. It keeps crashing and old.
2️⃣has seen better days(It's used to be better. It's not in its best moment. It's not in its prime.)
Ex:Oh, man, my nails have seen better days. It's time to for medicure.
Ex: This kitchen has seen its better days. We need to clean it up.

San山

2025.8.10

Role play
A: Look, what about this shirt?
B: I gusee it is kinda worn.
A: Let's get rid of it. Look at this book. It's not in a good shape.
B: Oh, I know, ok trash it. I spilt cereal all over it.
A: Ok, this is your laptop?
B: Yeah, it's on its last legs. I'm just waiting for a good sale to get a new one.
A: Got it. Well, these shoes are cute?
B: Yeah, by guess but they have seen their better days. Maybe I can get them paired.
A: That would be good and this toaster looks like it's on its way out.
B: Yes, I need a new one.
A: I'll help you shop.

San山

2025.8.10

3️⃣on its last legs(This is specific about breaking.
Items that are functional have function that they work or they don't
Ex: This watch is on its last legs. Look at it!
Ex: This TV is on its legs. Do you wanna look for a new one with me?
4️⃣worn(adj)
👏👏👏It's more used for clothing.
✗: My laptop is worn.
✗: My car is worn.
Ex: This coat is really worn.Look at this fraying.
👏👏👏worn out
Ex: I feel worn out.
Ex: It's worn out.
5️⃣ not in a good shape(it's not doing well. This is very versatile. It can be used for an actual physical people or it can be used for things.)
Ex: You can come over, but I warn you. My house is not in a good shape. It's a mess.

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