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What’s eating him, etc?

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Emotional Insight

The phrase often hints at an underlying, unspoken emotional issue.

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She's been quiet all day, but won't say why. I wonder what's eating her.
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Informal Context

It's commonly used in casual, informal conversations rather than formal settings.

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During the lunch break, Joe asked me, 'What's eating Mike lately?'
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Figurative Language

The phrase is figurative and doesn't involve actual consumption.

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My little brother asked me, 'What's eating him? Is it a monster?'
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