Chopped Liver

B1 8+

Pronunciation: /tʃɑpt ˈlɪvər/

Definitions of chopped liver

noun a type of food made from liver that has been finely chopped

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand why she always acts like I'm chopped liver.

A2 He felt like chopped liver when his friends ignored him at the party.

B1 After being overlooked for the promotion, she couldn't help but feel like chopped liver.

B2 Despite his accomplishments, he often felt like chopped liver compared to his more successful siblings.

C1 The renowned author couldn't believe he was treated like chopped liver at the literary event.

C2 Even with all his accolades, he still sometimes felt like chopped liver in the presence of his idol.

adjective describing the type of liver that has been chopped

Example Sentences

A1 I don't think I'm chopped liver, I deserve some recognition too.

A2 She may not be the most popular, but she's not chopped liver either.

B1 Just because he's new to the team doesn't mean he's chopped liver.

B2 Being the youngest in the group doesn't make her chopped liver, she has a lot to offer.

C1 He's not just some chopped liver employee, he's a valuable asset to the company.

C2 Don't underestimate her, she's definitely not chopped liver when it comes to her skills and experience.

Examples of chopped liver in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a dish of chopped liver as an appetizer for the guests.

informal I don't mind being treated like chopped liver at the party, as long as I get to enjoy the food.

slang Why do you always act like I'm chopped liver whenever we hang out with your friends?

figurative In the world of high fashion, if you're not a top model, you might as well be chopped liver.

Grammatical Forms of chopped liver

past tense

chopped

plural

chopped livers

comparative

more chopped liver

superlative

most chopped liver

present tense

chops liver

future tense

will chop liver

perfect tense

have chopped liver

continuous tense

is chopping liver

singular

chopped liver

positive degree

chopped liver

infinitive

to chop liver

gerund

chopping liver

participle

chopped liver

Origin and Evolution of chopped liver

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Yiddish
Story behind the word: The term 'chopped liver' originated in Jewish cuisine, specifically in Eastern European Jewish communities where chopped liver was a common dish.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to denote something insignificant or unimportant, the phrase 'chopped liver' evolved to mean feeling unappreciated or undervalued in comparison to someone else.