Wear and tear Definition 1 of 2Pro Tip 1/3Expected Damage Wear and tear indicates damage that is normal and expected due to age or use. A second-hand bike will show wear and tear, but it should work fine. Pro Tip 2/3Not Faulty 'Wear and tear' suggests items aren't faulty, just used. The library book's wear and tear didn't affect the readability. Pro Tip 3/3No Blame Using 'wear and tear' means not blaming anyone for the deterioration. His coat had signs of wear and tear from years of use, nothing else.