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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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 The second-biggest film of 2024 is still slicing off its share of the box office, as Marvel Studio’s blockbuster MCU sequel Deadpool & Wolverine should easily top $1.3 billion this weekend at the global box office. —

Mark Hughes, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024 Photo: Ethan Herrington For the second nursery, which was created with the clever addition of a wall that sliced off a small portion of the living room, Falconer leaned into femininity. —

Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slice off