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Idioms and Phrases

Destroy gradually, erode; also, worry one constantly. For example, The sea has been eating away at the outer banks for years , or The fact that he failed the test is eating away at him . [Early 1800s]
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Example Sentences

She tells the BBC the unpleasant feeling afterwards can eat away at her for hours.

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And, of course, I think it’s wise not to allow fear, anger and resignation to eat away at your soul.

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The introduction of new shows in June mirrors the strategy cable once used to eat away at the share of the broadcast networks’ audience.

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Let treachery eat away at them from within.

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Left unchecked, corrosion can rust out cars and pipes, take down buildings and bridges, and eat away at our monuments.

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