wear in
wear in
To cause an article of clothing to stretch and become more comfortable through continuous use. A noun or pronoun can be used between "wear" and "in." I know the shoes are stiff right now, but once you wear them in a bit they'll feel much better. I hate wearing suits that haven't been worn in.
See also: wear
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
wear in
v.
To loosen or soften some new clothing by wearing it: That sweater will feel better after you wear it in.
See also: wear
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- adapt (something) to (something)
- adapt to
- angle
- angling
- not do (someone or oneself) any favors
- involve with
- involve with (someone or something)
- involved with
- arrange for
- arrange some music for