English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's wearing you down" Mean?
Learn what "it's wearing you down" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It's wearing you down.
This means something is gradually tiring or weakening the person emotionally or physically.
From Lost And Found, Episode 1
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says the situation is slowly exhausting the other person.
Usage Scenario
Use it to describe stress, pressure, or a draining situation. It is natural in advice or concern, but not a direct instruction.
Better ways to say it
1
It's exhausting you.
2
It's taking a toll on you.
3
It's wearing you out.
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