to whittle away
[phrase form: whittle]
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nöta bort, sakta minska
to slowly reduce the value, size, etc. of something
Exempel
Unhealthy habits, such as a poor diet and lack of exercise, can slowly whittle away one's physical well-being, leading to various health issues.
Ohälsosamma vanor, såsom dålig kost och brist på motion, kan långsamt urholka ens fysiska välbefinnande, vilket leder till olika hälsoproblem.
