slice off

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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Begin by slicing off the squash’s stem, then cut down through the stem area to halve the squash. Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 Ormund slices off Roddy’s arm, but the Northerner powers through and knifes him up the backside. Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026 Hull the strawberries by inserting a paring knife into the stem end and twisting (alternatively, slice off the top to remove the stem). Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 June 2026 The shot of Louis slicing off Santiago's head is iconic. Tiffany Kelly, Entertainment Weekly, 3 June 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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