eat away
To physically corrode or erode (something) gradually.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Rust is starting to eat away at the old metal fence.”
“The constant flow of water began to eat away at the riverbank, threatening the nearby houses.”
“Over several centuries, the relentless acidic rain continued to eat away at the limestone carvings, slowly erasing the intricate details of the ancient monument.”
From eat + away.
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away game
An athletic contest played away from the team's home field.
- 02
away with the fairies
Not all there; slightly crazy.
- 03
bang away
to strike or hit repeatedly
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bear away the bell
To be superior in something.
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beaver away
To work hard at a task.
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bite to eat
A snack or quick meal.
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blaze away
To fire (firearms) repeatedly.
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blow away
To kill (someone) by shooting them with a firearm.
Last updated August 10, 2026