slice

Definition

  • noun: a thin piece of food that is cut from something larger
  • verb: to cut with or as if with a knife
  • verb: to cut something with a sharp object (such as a knife)
  • sometimes used figuratively
  • synonyms: peel, divide, section

Examples

  • My business partner agreed to split the profits equally, but I know he wanted a bigger 'slice of the cake'. [='piece/slice/share of the pie']

  • He's the best player on the team and he wants a bigger 'slice of the pie'. [=he wants more money]

  • Losing is disappointing 'no matter how you slice it'. [=losing is always disappointing]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Yeah. No, I don't think... Yeah, he's cute. Barb, no, I don't think so. - Barb, you're not... - Hey, Nancy. There's a slice left if you want it. - Sausage and pepperoni! - Hold on. - There's something wrong with your sister. - What are you talking about? - She's got a stick up her butt. - Yeah. (..)
    2016 TvShow: Stranger Things Title: Chapter One: The Vanishing of Will Byers Season: 1 Episode 1
  • (..) -From the outside. Greetings. I am Buzz Lightyear. I come in peace. Before your space journey, re-energise yourself with a slice of pepperoni, now boarding at counter three. This is an intergalactic emergency. I need to commandeer your vessel to Sector . Who's in charge here? (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) - Todd, JD. - JD, this is my man Todd. - What's goin'... I was back in high school. Surgical interns are all slice 'em and dice 'em. Medical interns are trained to think about the body. Diagnose, test. Medical interns... You got a stain. (..)
    2001 TvShow: Scrubs Title: My First Day Season: 1 Episode 1