Definition of threadbare

threadbareadjective

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/ˈθredbeə(r)//ˈθredber/

The word "threadbare" originates from the literal meaning of a fabric that has been worn down to its threads, leaving it thin and exposed. The first recorded use of the word was in the 14th century, and it likely came from the combination of the words "thread" and "bare." Over time, "threadbare" evolved to describe things beyond fabrics. It now signifies anything that is worn out, overused, and lacking in freshness or substance, whether it be clothing, ideas, stories, or even emotions.

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old and thin because it has been used a lot

cũ và mỏng vì nó đã được sử dụng nhiều

Example:
  • a threadbare carpet

    một tấm thảm xơ xác

  • The carpets had worn rather threadbare.

    Những tấm thảm đã sờn rách.

that does not have much effect, especially because it has been used too much

điều đó không có nhiều tác dụng, đặc biệt là vì nó đã được sử dụng quá nhiều

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