slice off

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Morgan Stanley estimates that the hit to income at the disposal of households could lower inflation-adjusted consumer spending by about 10 basis points this year and slice off seven basis points from GDP growth.

From Reuters • Jun. 30, 2023

So you slice off the stem end just below the calyx, the little cap.

From Salon • May 13, 2023

To trim the meat, pull or slice off all excess fat and gristle, then slice off any silverskin, the thin, silvery white skin covering the meat.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 25, 2022

There is a certain amount of your soul that you have to slice off and sell to keep the overlords happy.

From Washington Post • Sep. 20, 2022

"Careful, Private Clown. Another move like that and you'll slice off your own ear."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda