Phrasal verbs with 'CHIP'
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— phrasal verb with chip verb [I or T ] C1 -pp- • synonyms: erode, undermine, wear down • chip away at confidence/authority/trust; slowly/relentlessly chip away at; chip away at injustice/obstacles
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to gradually reduce, weaken, or undermine something — especially something strong, stable, or resistant — by persistent effort or small actions
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collocation with chip away at something phrasal verb [I or T ] C1 -pp- • synonyms: erode, undermine, wear down • chip away at confidence/authority/trust; slowly/relentlessly chip away at; chip away at injustice/obstacles
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to gradually reduce, weaken, or undermine something — especially something strong, stable, or resistant — by persistent effort or small actions
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collocation with chip away at something phrasal verb [I or T ] C1 -pp- • synonyms: erode, undermine, wear down • chip away at confidence/authority/trust; slowly/relentlessly chip away at; chip away at injustice/obstacles
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to gradually reduce, weaken, or undermine something — especially something strong, stable, or resistant — by persistent effort or small actions
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