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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a thick chunk of" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a substantial piece or portion of something, often in a physical or metaphorical sense.
Example: "He cut a thick chunk of cheese to add to the sandwich."
Alternatives: "a large piece of" or "a hefty slice of".
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A thick chunk of tuna was grilled to medium-rare and served with savory haricots verts.
It's far more difficult to get that kind of patterning into a thick chunk of material to make a three-dimensional structure without degrading the material.
Pour over the steak, and serve with frites (of course), maybe a little salad of local greens, and a thick chunk of country bread.
This time the ball, which took a thick chunk of Augusta's Bermuda grass with it, did not even clear the water.
And little side dishes of sauce – aïoli with a massive tangle of langoustines; béarnaise with a thick chunk of fine, bloody ribeye – are stellar: light, almost foamy, telling tales of good eggs, butter and freshly-snipped herbs.
A couple of miles away, a 200-year-old gilded frame is being repaired with newly cast ornamentation, while a woodworker using 18th century tools steadily guides his chisel into a thick chunk of maple.
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"It's a big, thick, chunk of smoked, cured pork belly.
Use a dull knife or your hands to scrape any thick chunks of paste off the meat.
Use the pick to get off any thick chunks of carbon or powder buildup, or buildup in tight parts of the gun.
Place a hair tie at the base of the thick chunk of hair behind your shoulders to create a ponytail.
The biggest obstacle was a three-foot-thick chunk of concrete that had to be broken with a jackhammer.
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