be a nasty piece of work

be a nasty piece of work

To be a difficult or disagreeable person or thing. His secretary is a nasty piece of work, always snapping at people for no reason. I know you're not excited about this family vacation, but please, don't be a nasty piece of work the whole time. This virus is a nasty piece of work. It's already infected millions of users.
See also: nasty, of, piece, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • a nasty piece of work
  • nasty
  • junkyard dog
  • butt-head
  • umpteenth
  • pushy
  • butt-face
  • thanks for nothing