wears through
Rubs until holey
Wears through describes fabric, material, or a surface becoming so worn that a hole develops: The elbows of his jacket had worn through.
The phrase captures gradual deterioration from friction or use until nothing remains at that spot.
Figuratively, patience or resistance can wear through under sustained pressure.
- abrasionShallow surface wound
- erosionGradual wearing away
- frictionResistance between touching surfaces
- attritionGradual reduction through loss
- depletionReduction of supply
gives out · durability · fatigue · burnout · threadbare · bare spots · weathering · worn thin · scuffing · rough edges · exhaustion · hole · degradation · strain · reinforcement · breakdown · weariness · falling apart
wears throughholds up
Remains intact or valid
lasts · endures · withstands · holds together · persists
wears throughreinforces
Strengthens or supports further
strengthens · fortifies · thickens · builds up · patches
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