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to eat somebody alive
01
to make someone experience extreme pain or distress
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Idiom
Informal
Voorbeelden
The overwhelming stress of financial debt was eating him alive, affecting his overall well-being and happiness.
02
to easily defeat someone by being more skilled, powerful, or aggressive compared to them
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DisapprovingIdiomInformalVoorbeelden
The experienced debater ate his opponent alive in the debate.
03
to harshly reprimand someone for what they did
IdiomInformalVoorbeelden
The coach ate the players alive for their lackluster performance in the championship game, demanding better effort and commitment.
