What is another word for chip away?
Pronunciation: [t͡ʃˈɪp ɐwˈe͡ɪ] (IPA) 
When we think of the phrase "chip away", we often think of slowly and persistently whittling something down to smaller pieces. But there are many synonyms that can be used to convey a similar meaning. For example, we might say "chisel" to suggest a more precise, targeted approach to reducing something in size. "Gradually dismantle" or "disassemble bit by bit" might be used to describe a more intentional, step-by-step process of taking something apart. Alternately, "erode" or "wear down" might be used to suggest a more natural, gradual process of deterioration. Whatever the context, there are a wide variety of ways to capture the sense of intention and persistence that "chip away" embodies.
