How is the phrase потёртый до дыр translated from Russian to English

English translation
threadbare
adjective

Настолько изношенный, что видны нити.

Worn so thin that the threads show.

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  • Ковёр протёрся до основы. — The carpet is threadbare.

  • На собеседование он пришёл в потёртом до дыр пиджаке. — He wore a threadbare jacket to the interview.

  • Тебе не кажется, что эти полотенца совсем протёрлись? — Aren't these towels getting threadbare?

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