2 English Phrasal Verbs With 'CHIP'

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2 phrasal verbs with 'CHIP'

Chip away at

1. Gradually reduce something to make it less powerful, effective, etc
   (Inseparable | International English)
   
   » Example: They have been CHIPPING AWAY AT his reputation ever since he took office.

Chip in

1. Contribute some money
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: Everybody CHIPPED IN to pay the bill.
2. Contribute to a discussion
   (Intransitive | International English)
   
   » Example: If I could CHIP IN, there are a couple of issues I'd like to raise.