chip away at (Meaning)
Wordnet
chip away at (v)
remove or withdraw gradually:
Synonyms & Antonyms of chip away at
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
chip away at Sentence Examples
- The relentless criticism chipped away at his self-esteem, leaving him feeling doubtful.
- Each unanswered message chipped away at their hope of reconnecting.
- The constant traffic chipped away at their travel time, causing them to arrive late.
- The detective meticulously chipped away at the alibi, revealing inconsistencies.
- We chipped away at the thick layer of snow, clearing a path to the front door.
- The artist chipped away at the preconceptions, creating a piece that challenged the status quo.
- The discount offers chipped away at their initial resistance, eventually leading them to buy.
- The persistent cough chipped away at her ability to sleep soundly.
- He chipped away at the giant wooden sculpture, day after day, revealing an intricate design.
- Laughter chipped away at the awkward tension, creating a more relaxed atmosphere.
FAQs About the word chip away at
remove or withdraw gradually:
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The relentless criticism chipped away at his self-esteem, leaving him feeling doubtful.
Each unanswered message chipped away at their hope of reconnecting.
The constant traffic chipped away at their travel time, causing them to arrive late.
The detective meticulously chipped away at the alibi, revealing inconsistencies.
