chew on: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

    Worldwide (English)neutralliteral
    • To bite and move food or another substance repeatedly with the teeth in order to consume, soften, or examine it, including substances such as tobacco or hay.

    Examples

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    • She chewed on a piece of gum nervously during the interview.

      Ella mascaba un chicle nerviosamente durante la entrevista.

    • The horse was chewing on fresh hay in the stable after a long ride.

      El caballo estaba masticando heno fresco en el establo después de una larga monta.

    • Before making a decision, I like to chew on the facts carefully to avoid mistakes.

      Antes de tomar una decisión, me gusta reflexionar cuidadosamente sobre los hechos para evitar errores.

    • He chewed on the tobacco leaf slowly, savoring the flavor as he watched the sunset.

      Masticaba lentamente la hoja de tabaco, saboreando el sabor mientras veía el atardecer.

  • 2.

    Worldwide (English)figurativeinformalneutral
    • To think about or consider something carefully; to ponder an idea, suggestion, or problem before making a decision.

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    • I need some time to chew on your proposal before giving you an answer.

      Necesito algo de tiempo para reflexionar sobre tu propuesta antes de darte una respuesta.

    • They spent the afternoon chewing on the problem, trying to find a workable solution.

      Pasaron la tarde reflexionando sobre el problema, tratando de encontrar una solución viable.

    • Don't rush me—I’m still chewing on the idea you suggested last week.

      No me apresures, todavía estoy pensando en la idea que sugeriste la semana pasada.

Examples:

  • EN: Have a little chew on me, baby.
    ES: Toma un chicle, nena.
  • EN: Here, pal, have a little chew on me.
    ES: Toma, te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: Here, Eddie, have a little chew on me.
    ES: Toma, Eddie, te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: Have a little chew on me.
    ES: - Le invito a un chicle.
    ES: - La invito a un chicle.
    ES: Toma, un chicle.
  • EN: Hey, have a little chew on me.
    ES: - Es fantástico. Te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: Here, have a little chew on me.
    ES: - Toma, te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: -Here, chew on one of these.
    ES: Toma, mastica uno de estos.
  • EN: Hey, chew on that equipment, rum crap.
    ES: Oye, anímate con ese equipo, basura de ron.
  • EN: When I'm happy, I like to chew on hay.
    ES: Y cuando estoy contento, me gusta masticar pajitas.
  • EN: Yes, it makes me nervous, watching you chew on it all the time.
    ES: - Me pone nervioso verle masticarla.
  • EN: It's how I pull and chew on it
    ES: Es lo mucho que divago,
  • EN: Have a little chew on me, baby.
    ES: Toma un chicle, nena.
  • EN: Here, pal, have a little chew on me.
    ES: Toma, te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: Here, Eddie, have a little chew on me.
    ES: Toma, Eddie, te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: Have a little chew on me.
    ES: - Le invito a un chicle.
    ES: - La invito a un chicle.
    ES: Toma, un chicle.
  • EN: Hey, have a little chew on me.
    ES: - Es fantástico. Te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: Here, have a little chew on me.
    ES: - Toma, te invito a un chicle.
  • EN: -Here, chew on one of these.
    ES: Toma, mastica uno de estos.
  • EN: Hey, chew on that equipment, rum crap.
    ES: Oye, anímate con ese equipo, basura de ron.
  • EN: When I'm happy, I like to chew on hay.
    ES: Y cuando estoy contento, me gusta masticar pajitas.
  • EN: Yes, it makes me nervous, watching you chew on it all the time.
    ES: - Me pone nervioso verle masticarla.
  • EN: It's how I pull and chew on it
    ES: Es lo mucho que divago,
  • EN: - Why not let the lion chew on him for a while?
    ES: Deja que juegue con el león.
  • EN: I can't chew on K rations with my gums.
    ES: No puedo masticar mis raciones con las encías.
  • EN: - No thanks. I just like to chew on it.
    ES: No gracias, solo me gusta morderla.
  • EN: Not with a barrel of apples aboard for the men to chew on.
    ES: Llevábamos muchas manzanas para los hombres.

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