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.
- a nasty piece of work
- nasty
- junkyard dog
- butt-head
- umpteenth
- pushy
- butt-face
- thanks for nothing