A slice of life

noun

A depiction of everyday experiences in art and entertainment.

The movie is a slice of life about the lives of coal miners in Smalltown, USA.

Definition 1 of 3

Pro Tip 1/2

Used to describe scenes in art that feel real, raw, and unfiltered, like ordinary life events.

Her paintings offer a slice of life by capturing the unspoken moments of urban living.

Pro Tip 2/2

This phrase implies normal life without exaggerated drama or sensational events.

His latest book is a slice of life, focusing on the simplicity and routine of rural existence.

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