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gnaw (away) at someone or something Lit. to chew at someone or something. I hear a mouse gnawing away at the wall. The mosquitoes are gnawing at me something awful. See also: gnaw gnaw (away) at someone Fig. to worry someone; to create constant anxiety in someone. The thought of catching some horrible disease gnawed away at her. A lot of guilt gnawed at him day and night. See also: gnaw How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The beast bad been handicapped but little by his splinted leg; but having eaten he lay down and com-menced to gnaw at the bandage. Mention that, if you please, to your companions, and never gnaw at the bars of your cage again as long as you live. |
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