to eat into
Pronunciation
/ˈiːt ˌɪntʊ/
British pronunciation
/ˈiːt ˌɪntʊ/

Définition et signification de « eat into » en anglais

to eat into
[phrase form: eat]
01

ronger, miner

to keep making someone upset or angry by consistently doing things that bother them
to eat into definition and meaning
example
Exemples
The constant criticism from her supervisor began to eat into her motivation and enthusiasm for the job.
Les critiques constantes de son superviseur ont commencé à ronger sa motivation et son enthousiasme pour le travail.
The unfair distribution of tasks among team members started to eat into their morale, leading to growing resentment.
La répartition inéquitable des tâches entre les membres de l'équipe a commencé à ronger leur moral, conduisant à un ressentiment croissant.
02

entamer, grignoter

to use or take away a significant portion of something valuable, often resulting in a reduction
example
Exemples
The unexpected medical expenses began to eat into their savings, causing financial strain.
Les dépenses médicales imprévues ont commencé à entamer leurs économies, causant des difficultés financières.
Overtime work started to eat into her free time, affecting work-life balance.
Le travail supplémentaire a commencé à empiéter sur son temps libre, affectant l'équilibre entre vie professionnelle et vie privée.
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