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to eat somebody alive
01
to make someone experience extreme pain or distress
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Idiom
Informal
Exemplos
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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Disapproving
Idiom
Informal
Exemplos
The experienced debater ate his opponent alive in the debate.
03
to harshly reprimand someone for what they did
Idiom
Informal
Exemplos
Facing the consequences of a major oversight, the politician was eaten alive by the media, enduring relentless criticism and scrutiny for their actions.
