threadbare in Spanish
threadbare in Spanish is raído — threadbare means worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
threadbare in Spanish
raído
Of cloth, clothing, furnishings, etc.: frayed and worn to an extent that the nap is damaged and the warp and weft threads show; shabby, worn-out.
What does "threadbare" mean?
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adjective Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
"He answered the door in a threadbare dressing gown."
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adjective Used so often that it has lost all force or interest, said of an argument, excuse, joke or idea.
"The minister trotted out the same threadbare excuse about "lessons learned"."
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adjective Thin to the point of inadequacy; barely sufficient.
"The department is running on a threadbare budget."
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threadbare in a sentence
- He answered the door in a threadbare dressing gown.
- The carpet in the hallway was threadbare down the middle.
- The minister trotted out the same threadbare excuse about "lessons learned".
- It is a threadbare defence and the jury will see straight through it.
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What is "threadbare" in Spanish?
"threadbare" in Spanish is raído. threadbare means: Worn so thin that the threads of the fabric show through; shabby from long use.
How do you use "threadbare" in a sentence?
Example: "He answered the door in a threadbare dressing gown." In Spanish, "threadbare" is raído.
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