5 English Phrasal Verbs With 'CHEW'

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5 phrasal verbs with 'CHEW'

Chew off

1. Remove by biting
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The dog CHEWED OFF the man's face.

Chew on

1. Thinks about something carefully before deciding
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: I'll CHEW ON it for a day or two and let you know what I think.

Chew out

1. Criticize someone angrily
   (Separable [optional] | American English)
   
   » Example: They CHEWED him OUT for being late.

Chew over

1. Think about an issue
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: He asked for a few days to CHEW the matter OVER before he made a final decision.

Chew up

1. Cut into small pieces with your teeth
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The puppy CHEWED UP the newspaper.
2. Damage something inside a machine
   (Separable [optional] | International English)
   
   » Example: The video CHEWED my tape UP.

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