chip away at
片語動詞所屬單字chip
chip away at — 片語動詞
1. to gradually reduce or destroy something, or to make small repeated efforts to a
1.片語動詞
釋義
逐步削弱；逐步攻克
to gradually reduce or destroy something, or to make small repeated efforts to achieve something over a long period
例句
The constant criticism chipped away at her confidence until she decided to quit.
The sculptor chipped away at the block of marble for months to reveal the figure inside.