chew on (something)
chew on (something)
1. Literally, to bite or gnaw on something. The baby has been completely miserable lately, except for when he's chewing on a teething ring.
2. To contemplate something. I've been chewing on this job offer for days, but I still haven't made a decision.
See also: chew, on
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
chew on someone or something
1. to gnaw at something. The dog was chewing on my shoe.
2. Go to chew something over.
See also: chew, on
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
chew on
v.
1. To bite and grind something with the teeth: If we give the puppy a bone, maybe it will stop chewing on our shoes.
2. To meditate or ponder something; think about something: I chewed on the question for a full minute before answering.
See also: chew, on
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.
- chew on
- chew (away) at (something)
- chew at
- take a bite out of
- take a bite out of (something)
- take a bite out of something
- have a bite
- miserable/ugly as sin