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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
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Persistent health concerns can eat away at a person 's overall sense of tranquility.
Long-term financial instability can eat away at a person 's mental well-being.
The uncertainty of the job market began to eat away at her confidence and peace of mind.
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