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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

  • (..) in exchange for which they get drilling rights. The US would only have to contribute of the $ billion. Russian companies would oversee production and get a slice of the revenues. These are the proposed development zones. We split the drilling rights? Yes, sir. China puts in more money, (..)
    2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6