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[Vin21]

(1) You shouldn't mess with that guy.

What's the meaning of "mess with"?

(2) It was still rather expensive, and I needed to get some wear out of it .

What's the meaning of "to get some wear out of it"?

Thanks!

[iitimone7]

1- the sentence is saying that for your own protection, you should not approach that guy because he will probably physically hurt you.

2 - the expensive object is made well, with good materials. the person is not ready to discard the item because he/she feels that because the item was expensive, they could use the item for much longer...similar to the phrase getting my money's worth.

iitimone7

[beta]

when you mess with sb, you associate or interfere with them, you become spend time with them.

[Vin21]

Thanks Iitimone7,got it.
Thanks beta.

[missdaredevil]

[bud]

From American Heritage Dictionary:

"The ability to withstand impairment from use or attrition."

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(It means you have more time to use it before it becomes unusable.)