It's a common informal turn of phrase, but I wouldn't call it an interjection. As OP suspects, it's an interrogative sentence. As Tolerance72's revised NGram link suggests, it's somewhat "dated" slang that peaked during the war years for Americans a couple of decades later for Brits, who often play catchup with American slang. Note that you can't "transform" it into "What are you being eaten by? So far as "origin" is concerned, I doubt that such a trivial metaphoric usage could really be traced. Here's an instance from I imagine there are earlier ones , but it didn't really start to gain traction until the inter-war years.
In the excellent movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape , Gilbert Grape Johnny Depp is trapped in a humdrum smalltown existence, his life dominated by caring for his mentally challenged brother Arnie Leonardo DiCaprio at his very best , and morbidly obese mother. In fact, Gilbert never actually complains because he's too "nice" , and he gives few outward signs of being dissatisfied with his lot in life. But that's a slightly unusual context for the phrase - usually it's a question asked of someone who's obviously discontented often conveying exasperation, rather than genuine concern.
Also note that there is a similar usage "Eat your heart out! I couldn't say for sure whether they share a common origin, but I suspect not.
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See here for the answer you were seeking. Generally inquisitative more than interrogative, mostly spoken in a friendly tone, as you would say to a friend feeling down: As to the origin: When a person is feeling upset about something, but holding it in, the person may look like or even feel like he is being eaten from the inside.
A friend noticing this would use the expression to cheer the person up. Or in a second case when the person is feeling upset about something, but holding it in: At some point that person might burst out in anger or snap at people. Then a friend experiencing this unusual anger would use the expression in a sharper tone to calm the person down. Thank you for your interest in this question. Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site the association bonus does not count.
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The sandstone is fragile and is very easily damaged when wet. Details Holds rip off and climbs have been and will continue to be permanently damaged due to climbers not respecting this phenomenon.
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After a heavy storm, the rock will remain wet, sometimes for several days. A good rule of thumb is that if the ground near your climb is at all damp and not powdery dry sand , then do not climb. There are many alternatives limestone, granite, basalt, and plastic nearby. These bags are designed so that you can pack your waste out - consider bringing one to be part of your kit just like your rope and shoes and lunch no matter where you go.
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Once used, please dispose of them properly do not throw them in the toilets at the parking area. Description The left handed crimp off of the left-facing jug flake near the bottom is definitely harder than 5. The rest of the route is mellow. Location About 10 feet left of A Man in Every Pot , and in front of the rightmost of two similarly-sized scrub oak bushes.
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Protection 3 bolts I think a 4th was added after the Brock book's printing up to the chain anchors. Add New Photo Photo Photo copy. Oldest Newest Oldest Best Beta. Dave Daly Kernville, CA. I actually enjoyed this route quite a bit Had to do it again. In addition, mussy hooks were added to the anchor.
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Fun route a little ran from the last bolt top anchor, but really fun. There is a fourth bolt, eliminating the formerly run-out finish. The first bolt is rather high; suggest either stick-clip or bring a TCU for the crack prior to the bolt. Jayson Nissen Corvallis, OR.
I thought it was much harder than the 10a Handren to the right. I also thought the first bolt was quite easy to get to, though high. First bolt is definitely high, but it's like 5. I echo the sentiments below.