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.

Examples of slice off in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But current research is pretty clear that the best approach is to slice off the outer surface of the root mass. — Paul Cappiello, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Sep. 2026

How to Regrow Green Onions From Scraps To regrow or propagate green onions, slice off the end of the bulb, keeping the roots attached. — Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 8 Sep. 2026

For tight-skinned oranges, like navel and blood oranges, slice off enough from the stem and bottom end to expose the flesh, then upend the fruit and cut away the peel and pith. — ABC News, 3 Sep. 2026

To chop an onion, peel the skin, slice off the top, halve it through the root, and make lengthwise and crosswise cuts. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026

Rhymes for slice off

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