piece out

verb

1. to extend by adding pieces

2. to cause to last longer by using only a small amount at a time

   to piece out rations

Example Sentences

With a large slotted metal spatula, she scooped each crispy piece out and onto a platter lined with paper towels.

From Salon

When you take the wrong piece out, the whole tower collapses.

From BBC

Wright explained, "Lou was taking a lion's share. Let's just say it's a dollar. The band gets 15% and he gets 85%. On top of that, he was a sixth member of the band. So he also got a piece out of their 15%."

From Salon

Josh Levin: You have a piece out now about Jim Jordan and the wrestlers speaking out against him.

From Slate

“We can easily amend this piece out of the bill while protecting the intent of the animal welfare community and vets who proposed the policy because of unintended injuries they’ve treated — and we will,” Book said.

From Seattle Times