chew off
The term "chew off" can describe both a physical action involving biting and an idiomatic expression for reprimanding.
Definition
B2General
(literal)To remove a part of something by biting and tearing with the teeth.
Example
- The dog managed to chew off a piece of the toy.
- The beaver chewed off the branch from the tree.
B2Informal
(idiomatic)To severely reprimand or scold someone.
Example
- She chewed him off for being late to the meeting.
- I got chewed off by my boss for missing the deadline.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chew off":
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