What is the meaning of the phrase" wear and tear"?

damage

The phrase "wear and tear" means damage or deterioration that occurs to something as a result of normal use. It is often used to describe the damage that occurs to clothing, furniture, or other objects over time.

The answer is (3) damage.

The other options are incorrect.

• (1) useless does not fit the meaning of the phrase. Wear and tear does not necessarily mean that something is useless, it just means that it has been damaged.
• (2) use and throw is a different concept. It means to use something and then throw it away, without considering whether it can be repaired or reused.
• (4) wearing something and then tearing it apart is a specific example of wear and tear, but it is not the only way that wear and tear can occur.