salami slicing
The achievement of a large change by incrementally asking for small concessionsThe achievement of a large change by incrementally asking for small concessions.
UK/səˈlɑːmi ˈslaɪsɪŋ/US/səˈlɑmi ˈslaɪsɪŋ/
Meaning
3 senses(idiomatic, uncountable)The achievement of a large change by incrementally asking for small concessions.
(idiomatic, uncountable)The publication of multiple (usually very similar) papers based on a single piece of research.
(uncountable)Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see salami, slice.
Origin
From the way a deli will slice salami or similar meat in small slices in order to fill a sFrom the way a deli will slice salami or similar meat in small slices in order to fill a sandwich at lowest cost.
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