What does "Eat through" mean?

consume gradually

Synonym: corrode, erode Opposite: solidify, strengthen

"Eat through" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

You've crawled in, and latched on, and now I can't move or talk or think or even pee without the nagging feeling that something is eating through my organs.

Grey's Anatomy S3E21

Any decent acid's gonna eat right through this.

Breaking Bad S1E2

THEY'VE EATEN THROUGH THE WOODEN JOISTS.

Gilmore Girls S2E11

You see, hydrofluoric acid won't eat through plastic.

New Girl S1E2

Something's eating through the wood.

Supernatural S1E8

...they become your partners and eat through everything, like termites!

The Sopranos S2E10

...protection against caterpillars, they eat right through it.

The Wire S2E1

"Eat through" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 7 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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