phrasal verb

Chip away at

Rank #336Letter CInseparable

2Sections

Gradually reduce something to make it less powerful, effective, etc

Meanings

  • Gradually reduce something to make it less powerful, effective, etc (inseparable, International English)

Examples

  • You need to CHIP AWAY AT on sugar.
  • We're CHIPING DOWN AWAY AT expenses.
  • Try to CHIP AWAY AT your drinking.

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