none the worse for wear

Not in any worse condition despite rough treatment or a trying situation. My phone is incredibly tough. It just fell down a flight of stairs and is none the worse for wear! A: "Are you OK?" B: "I just need to catch my breath, but I'm none the worse for wear."

*none the worse for wear

Fig. no worse because of use or effort. (See also the worse for wear. *Typically: be ~; become ~; look ~.) I lent my car to John. When I got it back, it was none the worse for wear. I had a hard day today, but I'm none the worse for wear.

See also: none, wear, worse

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The fire service said: "The bull was released back in to the field and seems none the worse for wear for the ordeal.

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One firefighter said: "He seems none the worse for wear after the ordeal.

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But he was none the worse for wear when he was finally freed - and he got to keep the toy too.

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An important part of the warehouse is the capability of floors to bear rough, even corrosive materials, and heavy machines, and still be none the worse for wear

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This match lasted only a few seconds and the loser seemed none the worse for wear but I am sure the crickets had a different opinion.

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All share the hope their children will have fun, learn new skills, make new friends, and return home none the worse for wear.

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It was a great defensive battle," Cone said, looking none the worse for wear.

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The fan's fellow spectators seemed unsure whether to laugh or show concern, but thankfully he was none the worse for wear, the paper said.

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Just throw them into your handy holdall or cavernous case and they'll be none the worse for wear.