crumble vs wear thin

crumble

verb
  • To fall apart; to disintegrate. 

  • To break into crumbs. 

  • To mix (ingredients such as flour and butter) in such a way as to form crumbs. 

noun
  • A dessert of British origin containing stewed fruit topped with a crumbly mixture of fat, flour, and sugar. 

wear thin

verb
  • To lessen or weaken over time, as from overuse. 

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