English Expression · Intermediate
waste away
To lose energy or become weak and feeble
Pronunciation: say waste away
Meaning
To lose energy or become weak and feeble.
Example
She watched him waste away from lack of food or exercise.
She watched him waste away from lack of food or exercise.
Practice tips
- Practice waste away out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.