cut into small pieces

Meaning

1. 1phrasefixed phrase

   To use a knife or tool to divide something into small sections.

   Grammar: Can be used with or without an object: 'Cut the onions into small pieces' or 'Cut into small pieces.'

   Patterns

   • cut something into small pieces
   • cut into small pieces

   Cut the chicken into small pieces before adding it to the pan.

   The recipe says to cut the vegetables into small pieces.

   She cut the paper into small pieces for the art project.

Common combinations

cut the meat into small pieces

Cut the meat into small pieces so it cooks faster.

cut the vegetables into small pieces

First, cut the vegetables into small pieces.

cut the paper into small pieces

The children cut the paper into small pieces.

cut into small pieces and set aside

Cut the tofu into small pieces and set aside.

Synonyms and how they differ

chop

Chop means to cut into pieces with repeated quick blows, often rougher than cutting into small pieces.

dice

Dice means to cut into very small cubes, which is more precise than just cutting into small pieces.

Commonly confused: cut into small pieces or cut into?

Practice

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