Eat through Meaning in English
expression
ˈit/ /ˈθɹu
EET THROO
ˈiːt/ /θɹˈuː
EET THROO
Definition
To gradually destroy or make a hole in something by eating, gnawing, or by a chemical process, usually until going all the way through.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for things like rust, acid, insects, or rodents damaging materials; not used for humans eating food. Common collocations: 'acid eats through metal', 'mice eat through wires'. Implies slow, complete destruction.
Spanish: corroer - comerse (algo) atravesandoPortuguese (BR): corroer - comer até atravessarPortuguese (PT): corroer - comer até atravessarChinese (Simplified): 腐蚀 - 吃穿过去Chinese (Traditional): 腐蝕 - 吃穿過去Hindi: कुरेदना (चीज़ के आर-पार करना)Arabic: يأكل عبر - يتآكلBengali: ক্ষয় করা - চিবিয়ে ফেলা (কিছু ভেদ করা)Russian: проедать насквозь - разъедатьJapanese: 食い破る - 侵食するVietnamese: ăn mòn - ăn xuyên quaKorean: 먹어 들어가다 - 부식시키다Turkish: içinden geçerek yemek - aşındırmakUrdu: چیر دینا (چیز کو مکمل کھانا/گھس جانا)Indonesian: menggerogoti - menembus (makan sampai tembus)
Example Sentences
Acid can eat through metal pipes.
basic
The termites ate through the old wooden chair.
basic
The mouse ate through the bag of food.
basic
If you don't protect the wires, rats could eat through them overnight.
natural
Rust has completely eaten through the bottom of the car.
natural
Over time, water can eat through concrete if the structure isn't sealed.
natural