boil down vs slice off

boil down

verb
  • To become reduced (to the most central elements or ingredients: to the essence, core, or implication for action). 

  • To reduce in volume by boiling. 

  • To reduce (to the most central elements or ingredients: to the essence, core, or implication for action). 

slice off

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