FRAY AT/AROUND THE EDGES/SEAMS - Định nghĩa trong Từ điển tiếng Anh
fray at/around the edges/seams (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To wear out, deteriorate, or unravel, especially slowly or over time.
Ví dụ:
After years of heavy use, my favorite jeans started to fray at the seams.
fray at/around the edges/seams (verb)
Giải nghĩa:
To lose strength, become weaker, or less effective.
Ví dụ:
His patience began to fray around the edges after several hours of negotiations.
Cách sử dụng
The expression "fray at/around the edges/seams" means that something is starting to come apart or deteriorate at the edges or seams. For example, you could say "My shirt is starting to fray at the seams" if the stitches holding it together are beginning to loosen and the fabric is starting to come apart. Another example could be "The carpet is fraying around the edges" if the edges of the carpet are becoming worn or unravelled. This expression can also be used metaphorically to describe a situation or idea that is starting to break down or become less successful.
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