salami slicing

Meanings

1. The achievement of a large change by incrementally asking for small concessions.
2. The publication of multiple (usually very similar) papers based on a single piece of research.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see salami, slice.

1. present participle and gerund of salami slice (alternative form of salami-slicing)

Etymology

From the way a deli will slice salami or similar meat in small slices in order to fill a sandwich at lowest cost.