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a slice-of-life story

ordinary-life story

A slice-of-life story shows ordinary moments and experiences from everyday life.

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What kind of dramas do you enjoy?

Slice-of-life stories about families, especially when the characters feel realistic.

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I usually prefer a quiet slice-of-life film to an action movie.

The mistake everyone makes

Not: a slice-of-life of story

Say: a slice-of-life story

Use “slice-of-life” directly before the noun it describes; do not insert “of” before “story.”

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How it fits in a sentence.

a slice-of-life story; a slice-of-life film; slice-of-life films

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I usually prefer a quiet slice-of-life film to an action movie.

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a slice-of-life story

ordinary-life story

“I usually prefer a quiet slice-of-life film to an action movie.”

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