to eat somebody alive
01
to make someone experience extreme pain or distress
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Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
The constant pressure to perform perfectly at work was starting to eat him alive, causing anxiety and sleepless nights.
02
to easily defeat someone by being more skilled, powerful, or aggressive compared to them
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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
The experienced athlete eats his competitors alive in every competition.
03
to harshly reprimand someone for what they did
Idiom
Informal
أمثلة
Facing the consequences of a major oversight, the politician was eaten alive by the media, enduring relentless criticism and scrutiny for their actions.
