eat into
Third Person
eats into
Present Participle
eating into
Past Tense
ate into
Past Participle
eaten into
1
to keep making someone upset or angry by consistently doing things that bother them
- The constant criticism from her supervisor began to eat into her motivation and enthusiasm for the job.
- The unfair distribution of tasks among team members started to eat into their morale, leading to growing resentment.
- The repeated cancellations of promised promotions began to eat into the employees' loyalty and commitment to the company.
- His continuous disregard for others' opinions began to eat into the harmony of the group, creating tension.
- The persistent gossip and rumors circulating in the office began to eat into the team's sense of trust and camaraderie.
2
to use or take away a significant portion of something valuable, often resulting in a reduction
- The unexpected medical expenses began to eat into their savings, causing financial strain.
- Overtime work started to eat into her free time, affecting work-life balance.
- The high cost of living in the city can eat into a large portion of one's income.
- Constant interruptions during work hours can eat into productivity and efficiency.
- The lengthy commute to work began to eat into his daily hours, leaving less time for personal activities.