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slice and dice

idiom

Definition of slice and dice

chiefly US
: to divide something into many small parts especially to use the result for one's own purposes
  • You can slice and dice the data any way you want.

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slice play

  1. : to cut with or as if with a knife

  2. : to stir or spread with a slice

  3. : to hit (a ball) so that a slice results

  1. : a thin flat piece cut from something

  2. : a wedge-shaped piece (as of pie or cake)

  3. : a spatula for spreading paint or ink

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dice play

  1. : die

  2. : a gambling game played with dice

  3. : a small cubical piece (as of food)

  1. : to cut into small cubes

  2. : to ornament with square markings

  3. : to bring by playing dice

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  1. Nglish: Translation of slice and dice for Spanish speakers

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