Meaning of the word "whittle away" in English
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whittle away
US /ˈwɪt.əl əˈweɪ/
UK /ˈwɪt.əl əˈweɪ/
Phrasal Verb
1.
to reduce something in size, amount, or importance gradually
Example:
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The constant criticism began to whittle away at her confidence.
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They are trying to whittle away at our rights.
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