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Discover LudwigThe phrase 'eats time' is technically an acceptable phrase in written English, but it is more often used in spoken English and not seen very often in formal written contexts.
It would be more appropriate to use a phrase like 'wastes time' instead. Example: "He has a bad habit of watching television for hours, which really eats up time that could have been spent more productively."
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Bouncing a dozen miles around town a few times a day eats time and money, and since time is money, that's a lot of money being eaten.
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Other things that eat time are the social gatherings between colleagues.
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I realize that gaming can be addictive and fun, and that it can eat time like crazy.
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Read them a book, or give them something to eat if it is eating time.
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