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wearing on my enthusiasm vs wearing down my enthusiasm

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'Wearing on my enthusiasm' implies that something is gradually affecting or eroding one's enthusiasm, while 'wearing down my enthusiasm' specifically suggests a gradual reduction or exhaustion of enthusiasm. The choice between the two depends on the nuance you want to convey.

Last updated: March 20, 2024 • 865 views

wearing on my enthusiasm

This phrase is correct and can be used to convey the idea that something is gradually affecting or eroding one's enthusiasm.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where something is slowly diminishing or impacting one's enthusiasm over time.
  • Jan 31, 2010 ... I mentioned to my dad that our long, hot trip to a dead end dirt road was wearing on my enthusiasm. The car. The Cutlass was dutifully planted ...

Alternatives:

  • affecting my enthusiasm
  • diminishing my enthusiasm

wearing down my enthusiasm

This phrase is also correct and specifically suggests a gradual reduction or exhaustion of enthusiasm.

This phrase is used to describe a situation where something is slowly reducing or depleting one's enthusiasm over time.
  • Dec 25, 2015 ... ... pains me to say this — bland, factory-made productions are wearing down my enthusiasm. I desperately want to like these movies more than ...
  • Apr 20, 2015 ... ... terms of content, but over the years it has worn me down, and if I don't intercede soon it's going to start wearing down my enthusiasm as well.
  • May 5, 2015 ... ... terms of content, but over the years it has worn me down, and if I don't intercede soon it's going to start wearing down my enthusiasm as well.
  • Dec 31, 2009 ... It's fairly typical of my personality – diving in feet first, keeping a frantic pace, eventually wearing down my enthusiasm. But before it's never ...

Alternatives:

  • diminishing my enthusiasm
  • exhausting my enthusiasm

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