Chip off Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To break or remove a small piece from something, usually a hard material like wood, stone, or glass.
Usage & Nuances
Often used literally for physical objects. Not to be confused with 'chip off the old block' (idiom about family resemblance). Can appear as 'chip off a piece/chunk'. Usually informal or neutral.
Spanish: arrancar un trozo - romper un pedazoPortuguese (BR): quebrar um pedaço - lascarPortuguese (PT): partir um pedaço - lascarChinese (Simplified): 削掉 - 削去Chinese (Traditional): 削掉 - 削去Hindi: टुकड़ा तोड़नाArabic: يقطع قطعةBengali: একটা অংশ ছিঁড়ে ফেলাRussian: отколотьJapanese: 欠け取るVietnamese: làm mẻ - làm rụng (một mảnh)Korean: 조각을 떼어내다Turkish: parça koparmakUrdu: حصہ توڑناIndonesian: memotong sedikit - mengelupas
Example Sentences
Be careful or you might chip off a piece of the plate.
basic
She used a hammer to chip off pieces of stone.
basic
You can chip off the old paint with this tool.
basic
I accidentally chipped off a corner of the mug while washing it.
natural
"Can you chip off a bit of chocolate for me?" she asked.
natural
The statue's nose was chipped off during the move.
natural