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    pick away at

    US /pɪk əˈweɪ æt/

    ・

    UK /pɪk əˈweɪ æt/

    B2
    phr.v.Eat or remove small parts slowly or reluctantly.
    He picked away at his food without finishing the plate.

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    Learn English with DISNEY's SOUL — Living in a Cat's Body

    23:53Learn English with DISNEY's SOUL — Living in a Cat's Body
    • You're all alone, so you have to pick away at other people's happiness.

      You're all alone, so you have to pick away at other people's happiness.

    • You're all alone, so you have to pick away at other people's happiness.

      You're all alone, so you have to pick away at other people's happiness.

    A2