Betty sliced into the cake and discovered it was chocolate all the way through.
•It wasn't until she sliced in that she found out what kind of cake it was.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
slice and dice (something) — ˌslice and ˈdice (sth) idiom (computing) to divide information into small parts in order to study it more closely or to see it in different ways • The software lets you slice and dice the data and display it in different formats. • Once you enter … Useful english dictionary
slice off — ˌslice ˈoff [transitive] [present tense I/you/we/they slice off he/she/it slices off present participle slicing off past tense … Useful english dictionary
slice — [slaɪs] noun [countable] a part or share of something: slice of • Sales reps will get a slice of any catalogue sales to customers in their area. * * * slice UK US /slaɪs/ noun [C, usually singular] INFORMAL ► a part or share of som … Financial and business terms
slice something off something — ˌslice sthˈoff/aˈway | ˌslice sth ˈoff sth derived to cut sth from a larger piece • Slice a piece off. • Slice away the corners. • (figurative) He sliced two seconds off the world … Useful english dictionary
slice and dice — see ↑slice, 2 • • • Main Entry: ↑dice slice and dice chiefly US : to divide something into many small parts especially so you can use the result for your own purposes You can slice and dice the data any way you want. • • • Main Entry: ↑slice … Useful english dictionary
slice something off — ˌslice sthˈoff/aˈway | ˌslice sth ˈoff sth derived to cut sth from a larger piece • Slice a piece off. • Slice away the corners. • (figurative) He sliced two seconds off the world … Useful english dictionary
slice something away — ˌslice sthˈoff/aˈway | ˌslice sth ˈoff sth derived to cut sth from a larger piece • Slice a piece off. • Slice away the corners. • (figurative) He sliced two seconds off the world … Useful english dictionary
slice — slice1 [ slaıs ] noun count ** 1. ) a flat piece of food that has been cut from something larger: Cut the bread into thick slices. lemon slices slice of: a slice of bread/cake/ham/cheese 2. ) slice of INFORMAL a part or share of something: We re… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
slice — I UK [slaɪs] / US noun [countable] Word forms slice : singular slice plural slices ** 1) a flat piece of food that has been cut from something larger Cut the bread into thick slices. lemon slices slice of: a slice of bread/cake/ham/cheese 2)… … English dictionary
slice — slice1 [slaıs] n [Date: 1400 1500; : Old French; Origin: esclice thin piece broken off , from esclicier to splinter ] 1.) a thin flat piece of food cut from a larger piece slice of ▪ a slice of bread ▪ pizza slices thin/thick slice … Dictionary of contemporary English
slice — 1 noun 1 (C) a flat piece of bread, meat etc cut from a larger piece: a slice of bread and butter | Cut the pork into thin slices. 2 (C) a part or share of something good: Everyone wanted a slice of the profits. 3 (C) a kitchen tool used for… … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
