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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

(..) - 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