Eat into
verb
To use or reduce a supply of something.
The cost of repairs is really eating into our savings.
Often appears as...
- eat into savings
- eat into profits
verb
To slowly destroy something by removing parts of it.
The rust is eating into the surface of the metal.
Often appears as...
- eat into surface
- eat into metal
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To use or reduce a supply of something.
The cost of repairs is really eating into our savings.
Often appears as...
- eat into savings
- eat into profits
verb
To slowly destroy something by removing parts of it.
The rust is eating into the surface of the metal.
Often appears as...
- eat into surface
- eat into metal
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Impact
Refers to when expenses negatively affect your budget, often unexpectedly.
Surprise medical bills began to eat into their vacation fund.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Constraints
Used when something takes more time than planned, affecting other activities.
Extra homework is eating into my gaming time.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Disturbance
Indicates an emotional toll, such as worries reducing your peace of mind.
Constant stress is eating into his well-being.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Impact
Refers to when expenses negatively affect your budget, often unexpectedly.
Surprise medical bills began to eat into their vacation fund.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Constraints
Used when something takes more time than planned, affecting other activities.
Extra homework is eating into my gaming time.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Disturbance
Indicates an emotional toll, such as worries reducing your peace of mind.
Constant stress is eating into his well-being.
Pro Tip 1/3Financial Impact
Refers to when expenses negatively affect your budget, often unexpectedly.
Surprise medical bills began to eat into their vacation fund.
Pro Tip 2/3Time Constraints
Used when something takes more time than planned, affecting other activities.
Extra homework is eating into my gaming time.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Disturbance
Indicates an emotional toll, such as worries reducing your peace of mind.
Constant stress is eating into his well-being.
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