Meaning of the word "eat someone alive" in English

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eat someone alive

US /iːt ˈsʌm.wʌn əˈlaɪv/
UK /iːt ˈsʌm.wʌn əˈlaɪv/
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Idiom

1.

to criticize someone severely or defeat them easily

Example:
The boss will eat him alive if he doesn't finish the report on time.
Our team will eat them alive in the upcoming match.
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