The squirrel nibbled at the acorn before burying it.
nibble away
Frequency:
60
%
He nibbled away at the cheese until it was gone.
nibble off
Frequency:
50
%
The horse nibbled off the carrot from my hand.
Idiomatic Expressions for nibble
Phrase: nibble at the edges
Meaning: to approach or deal with a problem or task in a cautious or gradual manner
Usage: Instead of making drastic changes, we decided to nibble at the edges and see how it goes.