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eats off

/iːts ɒf/

/its ɔf/

eat offverb

eats off

ate off

Past Simple

eaten off

Past Participle

eating off

Gerund

/iːt ɒf/

/it ɔf/

Translations

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

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.

Synonyms