Bahasa Melayu
makan
English
waste away, be consumed by worry, be worn down by sorrow
To be emotionally worn down until a person feels weak, sad, or miserable.
ماكن
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Dia makan diri kerana terlalu memikirkan masalah itu.
He was worn down by worry because he kept thinking about that problem.
Jangan biarkan kesilapan kecil makan diri kamu.
Do not let a small mistake eat away at you.
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makan diri
This figurative phrase refers to being emotionally consumed.
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