eat up

eat (something) up

Definition: to eat all (of something)

Examples: We've prepared enough food for everyone, so eat up! ○ Let's eat up these apples.

eat something up

Definition: to use a large part of something

Example: The project is eating up our limited budget.

eat somebody up

Definition: to preoccupy somebody

Example: My manager is eaten up by/with envy/jealousy.

Usage note: used of a feeling, usually in the passive

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