chopped liver
The term "chopped liver" has both a culinary and an idiomatic usage, reflecting its origins in Ashkenazi Jewish cuisine and its metaphorical use in everyday language.
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Definition
B2Culinary
(traditional, Ashkenazi)A dish made by finely mincing beef or chicken liver with onions, often spread on bread.
Example
- She spread the chopped liver on a slice of rye bread.
B2Idiomatic
(informal, humorous)A phrase used to express feelings of being overlooked or unimportant.
Example
- When no one listened to his ideas, he felt like chopped liver.
Similar
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