whittle away
US /ˈwɪt.əl əˈweɪ/
UK /ˈwɪt.əl əˈweɪ/
1.
minar, reducir gradualmente
to reduce something in size, amount, or importance gradually
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The constant criticism began to whittle away at her confidence.
La crítica constante comenzó a minar su confianza.
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They are trying to whittle away at our rights.
Están tratando de reducir nuestros derechos.