The next morning someone had scratched my car and sliced the tires.
Is "sliced the tires" what one would say?
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6The phrase slashed the tires is more common, at least in America.– FeliniusRex - goneCommented Apr 27, 2021 at 14:58
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1Here's the relevant usage chart, showing that it's the same with BrE tyres as AmE tires.– FumbleFingersCommented Apr 27, 2021 at 15:03
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Cars typically get "scratched" (could be accidental) or "keyed" (always intentional).
Tires typically get "slashed" (always intentional), resulting in being "flat" (which could also be accidental on its own).
