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Eat away at

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Gradual ImpactPlay
The phrase implies a slow process, not immediate damage. SlideYears of pollution began to eat away at the coral reef.
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Commonly used to describe deterioration of tangible things. SlideAcid rain can eat away at marble statues over time.
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Sometimes used metaphorically for non-physical processes. SlideInflation is eating away at my savings.
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