wear out
to use something a lot so that it no longer works, or can no longer be used
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to use something a lot so that it no longer works, or can no longer be used
to waste something such as an opportunity or an advantage, for example by doing something silly
verb
to use more of something than is necessary, or to use it in a way that does not produce the best results
verb
if you squander something such as money, time, or an opportunity, you do not use it in a sensible way
to waste time or money on things that are not necessary or important
to waste an advantage or an opportunity you have
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