5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'CHEW'

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We have definitions for 5 phrasal verbs with 'CHEW'

5 phrasal verbs with 'CHEW'

Chew off

  1. Remove by biting
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The dog CHEWED OFF the man's face.

Chew on

  1. Thinks about something carefully before deciding
    (Inseparable | International English)
    » Example: I'll CHEW ON it for a day or two and let you know what I think.

Chew out

  1. Criticize someone angrily
    (Separable [optional] | American English)
    » Example: They CHEWED him OUT for being late.

Chew over

  1. Think about an issue
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: He asked for a few days to CHEW the matter OVER before he made a final decision.

Chew up

  1. Cut into small pieces with your teeth
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The puppy CHEWED UP the newspaper.
  2. Damage something inside a machine
    (Separable [optional] | International English)
    » Example: The video CHEWED my tape UP.

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