slice off

phrasal verb

sliced off; slicing off; slices off
: to remove (something) by cutting : to cut off (something) with a sharp object (such as a knife)
Slice off the excess fat after you cook the steak.
often used figuratively
The salesperson sliced 10 percent off the cost of the car.

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Each new person that uses bitcoin to store the fruit of their labor slices off smaller and smaller pieces of the overall pie. Dave Birnbaum, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024 To prepare, slice off the stem to form a flat base. Ethel G. Hofman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024 First, carefully slice off the top and bottom of the squash. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 Use a sharp knife to slice off any uneven edges, and cut into 2-inch squares. Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 24 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slice off 

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“Slice off.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slice%20off. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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