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to eat into
[phrase form: eat]
01
to keep making someone upset or angry by consistently doing things that bother them
Examples
The constant criticism from her supervisor began to eat into her motivation and enthusiasm for the job.
The unfair distribution of tasks among team members started to eat into their morale, leading to growing resentment.
02
to use or take away a significant portion of something valuable, often resulting in a reduction
Examples
The unexpected medical expenses began to eat into their savings, causing financial strain.
Overtime work started to eat into her free time, affecting work-life balance.
