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    chip away

    US /tʃɪp əˈwe/

    ・

    UK /tʃip əˈwei/

    A2
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo gradually make something weaker or smaller.
    The constant criticism was chipping away at her confidence.
    phr. v.Phrasal VerbTo remove small pieces of something by hitting it with a tool.
    He started to chip away at the ice with an axe.

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    How to tell if you're being bullied at work | BBC Ideas

    06:15How to tell if you're being bullied at work | BBC Ideas
    • I think bullying can be so detrimental and can be so sinister because it can be just even those little comments that are meant to chip away at your self-esteem and your self-worth,

      I think bullying can be so detrimental and can be so sinister because it can be just even those little comments that are meant to chip away at your self-esteem and your self-worth,

    • that are meant to chip away at your self-esteem

      that are meant to chip away at your self-esteem

    B1

    The legacy of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is resigning due to illness

    02:28The legacy of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is resigning due to illness
    • Just to be able to stay in office this long, and to stabilize foreign policy, and chip away at some of the economic challenges, you know, that, in itself, I think, is a lasting achievement.

      Just to be able to stay in office this long, and to stabilize foreign policy, and chip away at some of the economic challenges, you know, that, in itself, I think, is a lasting achievement.

    • Just to be able to stay in office this long and to stabilize foreign policy and chip away at some of the economic challenges, that in itself, I think, is a lasting achievement.

      Just to be able to stay in office this long and to stabilize foreign policy and chip away at some of the economic challenges, that in itself, I think, is a lasting achievement.

    B2

    What Happens When Ghosting Someone

    07:05What Happens When Ghosting Someone
    • But the more you ghost, the harder it becomes to face things head on, in relationships, in work, in life, and over time, that habit can quietly chip away at our confidence and self-trust.

      But the more you ghost, the harder it becomes to face things head on, in relationships, in work, in life, and over time, that habit can quietly chip away at our confidence and self-trust.

    • over time, that habit can quietly chip away at our confidence and self-trust.

      over time, that habit can quietly chip away at our confidence and self-trust.

    B1

    Learn the Caro-Kann Defense | 10-Minute Chess Openings

    09:26Learn the Caro-Kann Defense | 10-Minute Chess Openings
    • The one thing about the protect variation, this one looks a little bit strange, not scary, but it's actually pretty dangerous, it's called the fantasy variation, and against this what I like to do is I like to just go g6, bishop g7, and then slowly try to chip away at white's center.

      The one thing about the protect variation, this one looks a little bit strange, not scary, but it's actually pretty dangerous, it's called the fantasy variation, and against this what I like to do is I like to just go g6, bishop g7, and then slowly try to chip away at white's center.

    • and then slowly try to chip away at White's center.

      and then slowly try to chip away at White's center.

    B1

    Walking Alone: Unstoppable and Unbreakable | DENZEL WASHINGTON MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH

    17:21Walking Alone: Unstoppable and Unbreakable | DENZEL WASHINGTON MOTIVATIONAL SPEECH
    • These are the ones who don't celebrate your success, who plant doubt in your mind, who chip away at your confidence with every sly comment and every moment of neglect.

      These are the ones who don't celebrate your success, who plant doubt in your mind, who chip away at your confidence with every sly comment and every moment of neglect.

    B1

    Which Egg Makes The Best Scrambled Eggs?

    06:11Which Egg Makes The Best Scrambled Eggs?
    • chip away the pieces,

      chip away the pieces,

    B1

    26 Life Lessons I Learned at 26 | Letting go, giving back, self care

    22:0326 Life Lessons I Learned at 26 | Letting go, giving back, self care
    • And it took time to really slowly chip away at this thing because it's something, I don't know, it's like it's human nature for us to expect something in return.

      And it took time to really slowly chip away at this thing because it's something, I don't know, it's like it's human nature for us to expect something in return.

    • And it took me a good amount this year to really, again, chip away at this notion that the world owes me anything.

      And it took me a good amount this year to really, again, chip away at this notion that the world owes me anything.

    A2

    Chocolate Lovers Try 100% Dark Chocolate

    03:51Chocolate Lovers Try 100% Dark Chocolate
    • When we get it, we just chip away at it and put it into our double boiler over there and melt it and make it into wonderful concoctions.

      When we get it, we just chip away at it and put it into our double boiler over there and melt it and make it into wonderful concoctions.

    A2

    The dilemma that could test the AfD's rising popularity | DW News

    15:29The dilemma that could test the AfD's rising popularity | DW News
    • It's managed to chip away at the firewall.

      It's managed to chip away at the firewall.

    • It's managed to chip away at the firewall.

      It's managed to chip away at the firewall.

    B1

    Renting vs. Buying a home

    09:40Renting vs. Buying a home
    • and then I pay a little bit to chip away at the whole value of the loan.

      and then I pay a little bit to chip away at the whole value of the loan.

    • And it takes 30 years to chip away at the whole thing,

      And it takes 30 years to chip away at the whole thing,

    A2