carve up

phrasal verb

carved up; carving up; carves up

usually disapproving

: to divide something into small parts

The once beautiful countryside has been carved up by developers.

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His backhand is like a precision laser carving up the baseline. —

Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024 Jeanty carving up defenses on the bright blue turf at Boise State’s Albertsons Stadium has become a familiar sight this season, which has put him firmly in contention for the Heisman Trophy, awarded to the most outstanding player in college football. —

Sam Joseph, CNN, 2 Nov. 2024 Quarterback Sam Darnold carved up Eberflus’ defense to get a game-winning field goal. —

Jon Greenberg, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024 Yes, rookie tight end Brock Bowers (13 receptions, 126 yards, one touchdown) carved up the defense. —

Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 18 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for carve up