chew (away) at (something)

chew (away) at (something)

To chew on something repeatedly or for a length of time. The baby has been completely miserable lately, except for when he's chewing away at a teething ring.
See also: chew
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

chew (away) at something

to gnaw or chew something for a period of time. The puppy chewed away at the leather belt all night.
See also: chew
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

chew someone's ass

reprimand someone severely.
See also: ass, chew
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chew someone’s ass out

tv. to scold someone severely. (Usually objectionable.) The cop was really mad and chewed Bob’s ass out.
See also: ass, chew, out
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • chew at
  • chew on
  • chew on (something)
  • chewed
  • chew
  • chew away
  • chew off
  • bite on