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Term: eat at

Description:

The term "eat at" can have different meanings depending on its usage. It usually refers to the act of consuming food at a specific place or establishment, but it can also have metaphorical and idiomatic connotations.

Examples:

1. Verb - To consume food at a specific place:

- We decided to eat at that new restaurant everyone has been talking about.
- He always prefers to eat at home instead of going out to eat.

2. Verb - To gradually wear away or erode:

- The constant exposure to rain and wind has started to eat at the wooden fence.
- Over time, the rust will eat at the metal surface.

3. Idiomatic - To bother, trouble, or cause worry:

- The criticism from her colleagues began to eat at her confidence.
- The guilt of not attending her friend's wedding started to eat at her.

4. Idiomatic - To undermine or diminish:

- The constant interruptions during the meeting ate at the team's productivity.
- The negative comments eat at his self-esteem.

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