What does "Eat away at" mean?
gradually destroy or erode
"Eat away at" in a sentence
Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.
The infection is eating away at his graft.
— Grey's Anatomy S10E9
But as time goes by, it eats away at me.
— Parks and Recreation S5E10
it would have eaten away at him for the rest of his life.
— Suits S8E15
he'll always wonder, and it will eat away at him.
— Gossip Girl S3E14
Keeping a secret like this is tough -- eats away at a man's soul.
— Modern Family S7E18
"Eat away at" in TV shows & movies
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