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to eat away at
01
to slowly remove or destroy something over time
02
to gradually reduce the amount of something, typically through a slow and continuous process
03
to make someone feel very worried over a long period of time, often through a persistent and troubling situation
eat away at
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Example
The corrosive acid ate away at the metal surface.
Long-term financial instability can eat away at a person's mental well-being.
Persistent health concerns can eat away at a person's overall sense of tranquility.
The ongoing legal disputes started to eat away at the business owner's sense of security.
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind.
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