eat off

UK
/iːt ɒf/
US
/it ɔf/

Translations

eat offverb
ate off
Past Simple
eaten off
Past Participle
eating off
Gerund
UK
/iːt ɒf/
US
/it ɔf/
manger dans
They ate off paper plates at the picnic.
Ils ont mangé dans des assiettes en carton pendant le pique-nique.
rongerSe dit d’une matière ou d’un acide qui use progressivement une surface.
The acid can eat off the enamel on your teeth if you're not careful.
L’acide peut ronger l’émail de vos dents si vous n’êtes pas prudent.

Definitions

eat offverb
To consume food from a particular surface or object.
He decided to eat off the fancy china plates for the special occasion.
To gradually wear away or erode a surface by eating.
The acid in the fruit can eat off the enamel on your teeth if you're not careful.