What am I, chopped liver?
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Definitions
sent. An expression of playful frustration at being ignored while others are getting attention.
Example Sentences
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"You offered everyone else cholent, but not me. What am I, chopped liver?"
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"That hurt me in the industry as an actor, and it ticked me off. I thought, What was I -- chopped liver or something?'" (source)
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"As Bubbe says, just eat it, you will like it. That way, next time someone asks you 'What am I chopped liver??', you can respond 'You should be so lucky!'" (source)
Languages of Origin
- English
Who Uses This
- Jews: Jews of diverse religious backgrounds and organizational involvements
- Ashkenazim: Jews with Ashkenazi heritage
Regions
- North America
Dictionaries
- None
Notes
An explanation for this usage is that chopped liver is typically served as a side and not a main dish; hence, not receiving as much attention as others.
See also chopped liver.
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