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.

Video subtitles

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

Renting vs. Buying a home

09:40Renting vs. Buying a home

Week 0

50:39Week 0

Patti Smith | Interview | TimesTalks

18:41Patti Smith | Interview | TimesTalks

Why Do We Forget?

03:44Why Do We Forget?

The Power of Motivation: Crash Course Psychology #17

11:20The Power of Motivation: Crash Course Psychology #17