Any way you slice it

adverb

No matter how you look at the situation.

He seems suspicious, any way you slice it.
Visual representation of "any way you slice it" - No matter how you look at the situation

Often appears as...

  • looks suspicious any way you slice it
  • won't change any way you slice it

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

adverb

No matter how you look at the situation.

He seems suspicious, any way you slice it.
Visual representation of "any way you slice it" - No matter how you look at the situation

Often appears as...

  • looks suspicious any way you slice it
  • won't change any way you slice it

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "any way you slice it"
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Idiomatic Usage

Understand that it's an idiomatic expression commonly used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
That car is a bargain, any way you slice it.
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Neutral Tone

The phrase doesn't imply good or bad outcomes; it's neutral and factual.

Illustration for Neutral Tone
It'll be busy at the mall today, any way you slice it.
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Emphasis on Certainty

Use it to emphasize a conclusion reached from any perspective or interpretation.

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Any way you slice it, they are the most qualified candidates for the job.
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Idiomatic Usage

Understand that it's an idiomatic expression commonly used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
That car is a bargain, any way you slice it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Neutral Tone

The phrase doesn't imply good or bad outcomes; it's neutral and factual.

Illustration for Neutral Tone
It'll be busy at the mall today, any way you slice it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasis on Certainty

Use it to emphasize a conclusion reached from any perspective or interpretation.

Illustration for Emphasis on Certainty
Any way you slice it, they are the most qualified candidates for the job.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Idiomatic Usage

Understand that it's an idiomatic expression commonly used in casual conversation.

Illustration for Idiomatic Usage
That car is a bargain, any way you slice it.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Neutral Tone

The phrase doesn't imply good or bad outcomes; it's neutral and factual.

Illustration for Neutral Tone
It'll be busy at the mall today, any way you slice it.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emphasis on Certainty

Use it to emphasize a conclusion reached from any perspective or interpretation.

Illustration for Emphasis on Certainty
Any way you slice it, they are the most qualified candidates for the job.
Visual representation of the word "Any way you slice it"

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