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.