Chip off

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To chip off something means to break a small piece off from something larger.

Be careful with that glass, you might chip off a piece.
Visual representation of "chip off" - To chip off something means to break a small piece off from something larger.

Often appears as...

  • chip off a piece
  • chip off a part
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Visual representation of "chip off"
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Literal Use

Used when a small part is actually broken off from something bigger, often by accident.

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She dropped the vase and chipped off a corner.
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Figurative Speech

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe removing part of an abstract whole.

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We need to chip off some tasks from our to-do list.
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Negative Connotation

Often implies damage or reduction in value, so it's used in negative contexts.

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The sculptor chipped off too much, ruining the statue.
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