to eat somebody alive
01
몹시 괴롭히다, 극심한 고통을 주다
to make someone experience extreme pain or distress
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idiom
informal
예시들
The constant pressure to perform perfectly at work was starting to eat him alive, causing anxiety and sleepless nights.
끊임없는 비판이 그녀를 몹시 괴롭혔다.
02
가볍게 제압하다, 손쉽게 박살 내다
to easily defeat someone by being more skilled, powerful, or aggressive compared to them
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disapproving
idiom
informal
예시들
The experienced athlete eats his competitors alive in every competition.
준비 없이 그를 토론에 내보내면 상대가 손쉽게 박살 낼 것이다.
03
to harshly reprimand someone for what they did
idiom
informal
예시들
The coach ate the players alive for their lackluster performance in the championship game, demanding better effort and commitment.
