What does "Eat at someone" mean?
troubling or worrying persistently
"Eat at someone" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
I remember I was on Pirates of the Caribbean, and this whole fight with Dede was really eating at me.
— Modern Family S3E22
Give it time. lt'll eat at you.
— Scrubs S1E7
I tell you the thing that's been eating at me for days
— Suits S5E5
"Eat at someone" in TV shows & movies
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