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to chew up
[phrase form: chew]
01
to express strong disapproval or anger toward someone
Examples
The boss chewed the employee up for missing the deadline.
02
to bite repeatedly until something becomes soft and mushy
Examples
The goat will chew up almost anything in its path.
03
to defeat someone or something completely
Examples
The underdog team was determined to chew up their rivals in the championship.
04
to destroy by tearing into small pieces
Examples
The factory machine can chew up plastic bottles for recycling.
