| 释义 |
chopped liver
chopped liver C5336900 (chŏpt)n.1. A dense mixture of cooked liver, hard-boiled eggs, chopped onions, chicken fat or vegetable oil, and seasonings, used as a spread or sandwich filling.2. Slang Something or someone considered of little value: "a necklace and earrings that weren't chopped liver" (Paula Marantz Cohen).
[Sense 2, probably from the fact that chopped liver is often served as a side dish.]chopped liver
What am I, chopped liver?A semi-serious expression of frustration, anger, or indignation at having been overlooked and/or regarded as inferior. The phrase likely originated as a part of Jewish humor, referring to the serving of chopped liver as a common side dish (thus overlooked in favor of the main course), the taste of which many do not find appealing. A: "Mary is so smart, talented, and creative, I wish she were my best friend!" B: "And what am I then, chopped liver?" They said they wanted to hire someone else for the job. What am I, chopped liver?See also: chop, whatchopped liver n. someone or something worthless. And who am I? Chopped liver? See also: chop, liver |