chisel up

1. (буквально, переходный)To create by chiseling.

   He chiseled up the details on the sculpture.

2. (переходный)To cast off splinters or pieces like might be created by chiseling; to (figuratively) cause many or small weak results.

   The sight chiseled up old anxieties.

   When the car crashed into the deck, it chiseled up sharp splinters of wood.

неправильный

• chisel upTo create by chiseling.
• chisel outTo empty, hollow or remove substance from (something) using a chisel.
• chisel inTo barge in on something; to be a third wheel; to insinuate oneself into a situation or relationship; to get oneself involved in something.