What does "Eat alive" mean?
overwhelm with negative emotions
"Eat alive" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
Because if I didn't, that powerlessness would eat me alive.
— Grey's Anatomy S2E12
and he'll be eaten alive by chickens.
— Modern Family S7E1
...only to be torn apart and eaten alive.
— The Big Bang Theory S4E15
"They're gonna eat you alive."
— How I Met Your Mother S1E18
But if I have to eat you alive to get to Cameron Dennis, I will.
— Suits S1E11
And it's gonna hunt you down and eat you alive unless we get your stupid sorry ass out of here.
— Supernatural S1E2
"Eat alive" in TV shows & movies
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