to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to be worn down; to be reduced
to wear away; to rub down; to abrade
it's no big deal; it's nothing to fret about; it's not like it's the end of the world
to fray one's nerves; to wear out one's nerves; to frazzle one's nerves; to be a nervous wreck
always having a comeback; fast-talking
fast-talking; always having another argument ready; not able to keep one's mouth shut; never at a loss for words
an army marches on its stomach; (lit.) you can't fight on an empty stomach
to slim down; to lose weight
impudent talk; speaking without thinking; continuing talking even after one has lost an argument; (getting in) the last word; talking back; needless retort
decreasing the number of stitches (knitting)
decrease; reduction; fall