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Meaning of the word "eat into" in English

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eat into

US /iːt ˈɪntuː/
UK /iːt ˈɪntuː/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to use up a large part of something, especially money or time

Example:
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Unexpected expenses are starting to eat into our savings.
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The long commute eats into my free time every day.
Synonym:
depleteerodeconsumedraindiminish
2.

to damage or destroy something gradually, especially by chemical action

Example:
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The acid began to eat into the metal.
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Rust can eat into the structure of a bridge over time.
Synonym:
corrodeerodedecaydeteriorategnaw
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