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chewing up

UK
/ˈtʃuː.ɪŋ ʌp/
US
/ˈtʃu.ɪŋ ʌp/

Translations

chew upverb

chewing up

Gerund

chewed up
Past Simple
chewed up
Past Participle
chewing up
Gerund
UK
/tʃuː ʌp/
US
/tʃu ʌp/
dévorerAu sens figuré : absorber ou consommer rapidement du temps ou des ressources.
The project is starting to chew up more time than we initially planned.
Le projet commence à dévorer plus de temps que nous ne l’avions prévu au départ.
réprimanderSoutenu ou neutre ; pour une critique sévère ou une remontrance.
The manager chewed up the team for missing the deadline.
Le manager a réprimandé l’équipe pour avoir manqué la date limite.
The dog managed to chew up the entire shoe before anyone noticed.
Le chien a réussi à mâcher toute la chaussure avant que quelqu’un ne s’en rende compte.
rongerSurtout pour un animal ; par extension, endommager en mâchant.
The dog managed to chew up the entire shoe before anyone noticed.
Le chien a réussi à ronger toute la chaussure avant que quelqu’un ne s’en rende compte.
Synonyms
devour
grind
bite
nibble
chomp
munch
consume
gobble

Definitions

chew upverb
To grind or crush something with the teeth.
The dog managed to chew up the entire shoe before anyone noticed.
To damage or destroy something by chewing.
The paper shredder can chew up a stack of documents in seconds.
To consume or use up resources or time.
The project is starting to chew up more time than we initially planned.
To criticize or reprimand someone harshly.
The manager chewed up the team for missing the deadline.
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