slash
Meaning
To slash is to make a long, deep cut or incision in a surface, often used metaphorically to denote a significant reduction or decrease in quantity, intensity, or value, particularly in contexts such as budgets, prices, or resources, conveying a sense of u
💡 While "slash" can imply a drastic reduction, it is important to differentiate it from terms like "cut" or "reduce," which may suggest less severe alterations; "slash" often carries a connotation of abruptness and intensity.
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Common Phrases
slash costs
slash funding
slash prices
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