"Carve-up" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Carve-up" Meaning

Carve-up refers to a situation where someone takes advantage of a situation or someone else's mistake to get a significant benefit or gain, often unfairly or unjustly.

"Carve-up" Examples

Usage Examples of "Carve-up"

The politician was accused of orchestrating a massive carve-up, awarding lucrative contracts to his friends and allies. (#figurative sense, meaning a corrupt distribution of power or resources)
The chef carefully carved up the roasted turkey at the holiday feast, making sure each guest got a fair share. (#literal sense, meaning to cut something into pieces)
The market research firm predicted that the company's latest product would be a major carve-up, threatening the sales of its competitors. (#figurative sense, meaning a significant advantage or market share)
After the company went bankrupt, the lawyers were tasked with carving up the assets and distributing the winnings among the creditors. (#literal sense, meaning to divide something into smaller parts)
The team's dominant performance in the playoffs was a carve-up, leaving their opponents in shambles. (#figurative sense, meaning a decisive and overwhelming victory)