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    whittle away

    US /ˈwɪtl əˈweɪ/

    ・

    UK /ˈwɪtl əˈweɪ/

    B2
    phr.v.To gradually reduce or diminish something.
    The constant stress began to whittle away his confidence.

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    This Japanese Grocery Store Cooks Whatever You Want – On the Spot!

    17:21This Japanese Grocery Store Cooks Whatever You Want – On the Spot!
    • ワクワクと不安がちょっと。 手首が倒れちゃう。 お待たせしました。 The nori has already started to whittle away because it just died on us,

      ワクワクと不安がちょっと。 手首が倒れちゃう。 お待たせしました。 The nori has already started to whittle away because it just died on us,

    • The nori has already started to whittle away because it just died on us, but it's okay

      The nori has already started to whittle away because it just died on us, but it's okay

    B1

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    12:32Why Even High Earners Are Living Paycheck To Paycheck
    • It can whittle away your discretionary income if you're living in an area that has a high cost of living.

      It can whittle away your discretionary income if you're living in an area that has a high cost of living.

    • It can whittle away your discretionary income if you're living in an area that has a high cost of living.

      It can whittle away your discretionary income if you're living in an area that has a high cost of living.

    A2