What does "wear" mean?

See wear in WNW Idioms

wear down

to make or become worn; lose or cause to lose thickness or height by use, friction, etc.
to tire out, or exhaust (a person); weary
to overcome the resistance of by persistence

wear off

to pass awayor diminish by degrees

wear out

wear the pants

Informal to have the greatest authority in a family

See wear in American Heritage Dictionary 4 Idioms

pants

wear the /trousers Informal

To exercise controlling authority in a household.

wear thin

To be weakened or eroded gradually: Her patience is wearing thin.
To become less convincing, acceptable, or popular, as through repeated use: excuses that are wearing thin.

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