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Clearing out the old gear B1

Sorting through worn-out bits and bobs and having a proper clear-out.

wear out — become unusableA: Why did you buy new jeans?
B: My old ones finally wore out.

mess up — make untidyA: Who messed up the kitchen?
B: Sorry, I was baking and things got a bit out of hand.

turn over — to turn something so the other side is facing upA: Did you read the answer?
B: Not yet, I need to turn over the page.

The state of the sofa

A: Look at the state of these cushions — they've completely worn out.

B: Just turn them over, the other side's not too bad.

A: Ah, good shout. That'll do for now.

Tidying the spare room

A: The kids have proper messed up the spare room again.

B: And half these trainers have worn out — chuck them out.

A: Right, let's turn the mattress over while we're at it.

B: Go on then, give us a hand lifting it.

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