Phrase guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
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noun
The achievement of a large change by incrementally asking for small concessions.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
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noun
The publication of multiple (usually very similar) papers based on a single piece of research.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: idiomatic, uncountable
Topics: journalism, media, publishing
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noun
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see salami, slice.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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verb
present participle and gerund of salami slice (alternative form of salami-slicing)
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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History
From the way a deli will slice salami or similar meat in small slices in order to fill a sandwich at lowest cost.
