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Chew off phrasal verb
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Meaning: Remove by biting
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The dog CHEWED OFF the man's face.
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Meaning: Remove by biting
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Chew on phrasal verb
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Meaning: 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.
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Meaning: Thinks about something carefully before deciding
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Chew out phrasal verb
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Meaning: Criticize someone angrily
(Separable [optional] | American English)
» Example: They CHEWED him OUT for being late.
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Meaning: Criticize someone angrily
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Chew over phrasal verb
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Meaning: 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.
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Meaning: Think about an issue
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Chew up phrasal verb
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Meaning: Cut into small pieces with your teeth
(Separable [optional] | International English)
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Meaning: Damage something inside a machine
(Separable [optional] | International English)
» Example: The video CHEWED my tape UP.
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Meaning: Cut into small pieces with your teeth