B2idiomeverydayIELTS-friendly
wear and tear
USUK
the normal damage that comes from using something over time
'Tear' here rhymes with 'wear' (/teə/), not with 'ear'. It is uncountable: no 'a', no plural.
In context
The landlord can't keep your deposit for normal wear and tear on the carpet.
After ten years of daily rides, my motorbike shows a lot of wear and tear.
Common mistake
Incorrect: The phone has some wear and tears.
Correct: The phone has some wear and tear.
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