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waste away

waste away(
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An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. consumirse
I think you overdid it with the diet; you are wasting away!Creo que te excediste con la dieta. ¡Te estás consumiendo!
b. atrofiarse (muscle)
Hugo's legs have been wasting away since he's been in a wheelchair.Las piernas de Hugo se le están atrofiando desde que está en silla de ruedas.
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