chew up

verb4

1. •
   To chew so as to make something pulpy or tangled.

   • She had to chew up the food for him because his teeth are too small.
   • The tape got chewed up in the cassette player.
2. •
   (US, slang) To defeat utterly.

   • The Yankees chewed up the Dodgers.
3. •
   To ruin (especially land), by digging.
4. •
   (slang) To upset or bother (someone).