# what's eating you

idiom

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/whats-eating-you
Updated: 2026-08-10

## Meaning

What is annoying or bothering you?

## Examples

- You look upset, so tell me what's eating you.
- You have been quiet all evening, so please tell me what's eating you.
- Noticing his uncharacteristic irritability during the meeting, she pulled him aside to ask what's eating you.

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