Be careful not to chip up the new plates.
chip up
idiomTo cause something to have chips, cracks or dents.
The movers were careless and managed to chip up the edges of my antique table.
By dragging the heavy metal trunk across the hardwood floor, he managed to chip up the finish in several places.
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chip away
To reduce or weaken bit by bit; often used with at.
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chip in
To make a contribution; help in a small way; especially, to pay for a part of something.
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chip off the old block
Someone who takes after one of their parents; (generally) a person similar to another.
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chip on one's shoulder
A habitually combative attitude, usually because of a harbored grievance, a sense of inferiority, or a desire to prove something.
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chip shot
Something that is easy to do or to achieve.