wear thin

1.
General Englishneutral
- To become thin, threadbare, or reduced in thickness or substance through friction or use (said of fabric or material).
2.
General Englishneutralinformal
- To lose effectiveness, strength, or impact over time; to grow less persuasive or convincing.
- To decrease in patience, tolerance, or enthusiasm until it is nearly exhausted.

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