piece of the action

A part of the profits or success from an activity. Once Sarah heard that Mel was starting a new software company, she decided she wanted a piece of the action and asked to be his business partner.

See also: action, of, piece

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

piece of the action

A share in an activity or in the profits, as in They wanted a piece of the action in this land deal. [Slang; mid-1900s]

See also: action, of, piece

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

a piece of the action

INFORMAL or

a slice of the action

mainly BRITISH, INFORMAL

COMMON If someone wants a piece of the action or a slice of the action, they want to get involved in an activity which seems likely to be very successful or profitable. More than 27.3 million shares in mobile phone companies changed hands as dealers scrambled to get a piece of the action. Within five years, every car manufacturer was at it. The hatchback explosion had begun and everyone wanted a piece of the action. As the British rap scene grows in strength, the Americans are becoming keener to grab a slice of the action.

See also: action, of, piece

Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.

a piece (or slice) of the action

1 a share in the excitement of something. 2 a share in the profits from something. informal

See also: action, of, piece

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

a piece/slice of the ˈaction

(informal) a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially in order to make money: Foreign firms will all want a piece of the action if the new airport goes ahead.

piece (of the action)

and bit of the action and slice of the action

n. a share in the activity or the profits. (Especially gambling activity.) Don’t be selfish. Give me a slice of the action. I helped! I want a bit of the action.

See also: action, of, piece

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

piece of the action

Slang

A share of an activity or of profits: "a piece of the action in a Florida land deal" (Shana Alexander).

See also: action, of, piece

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

piece of the action, a

A share, usually meaning a financial share. This term originated as U.S. show business slang and referred from the 1920s on to investing in a production and thereby sharing in the profits. From the 1960s on it was transferred to other endeavors as well, as in Emma Lathen’s mystery Murder Without Icing (1972): “What’s it got to do with her if you sell your piece of the action?”

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释义	piece of the action piece of the action A part of the profits or success from an activity. Once Sarah heard that Mel was starting a new software company, she decided she wanted a piece of the action and asked to be his business partner. See also: action, of, piece Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. piece of the action A share in an activity or in the profits, as in They wanted a piece of the action in this land deal. [Slang; mid-1900s] See also: action, of, piece The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. a piece of the action INFORMAL or a slice of the action mainly BRITISH, INFORMAL COMMON If someone wants a piece of the action or a slice of the action, they want to get involved in an activity which seems likely to be very successful or profitable. More than 27.3 million shares in mobile phone companies changed hands as dealers scrambled to get a piece of the action. Within five years, every car manufacturer was at it. The hatchback explosion had begun and everyone wanted a piece of the action. As the British rap scene grows in strength, the Americans are becoming keener to grab a slice of the action. See also: action, of, piece Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. a piece (or slice) of the action 1 a share in the excitement of something. 2 a share in the profits from something. informal See also: action, of, piece Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary a piece/slice of the ˈaction (informal) a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially in order to make money: Foreign firms will all want a piece of the action if the new airport goes ahead. See also: action, of, piece, slice Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary piece (of the action) and bit of the action and slice of the action n. a share in the activity or the profits. (Especially gambling activity.) Don’t be selfish. Give me a slice of the action. I helped! I want a bit of the action. See also: action, of, piece McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions piece of the action Slang A share of an activity or of profits: "a piece of the action in a Florida land deal" (Shana Alexander). See also: action, of, piece American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. piece of the action, a A share, usually meaning a financial share. This term originated as U.S. show business slang and referred from the 1920s on to investing in a production and thereby sharing in the profits. From the 1960s on it was transferred to other endeavors as well, as in Emma Lathen’s mystery Murder Without Icing (1972): “What’s it got to do with her if you sell your piece of the action?” See also: of, piece The Dictionary of Clichés by Christine Ammer See also: a piece of the action a piece/slice of the action a bit of the action bit of the action a turn of phrase appear to a change of heart a mystery to (one) be in high spirits be in high/low spirits References in periodicals archive Such people are highly sought after, which puts firms today at a disadvantage "because these experts want a piece of the action," he says. The case for non-CPA ownership: a roundup of practitioners' opinions on why change is needed On first glance, there was a tendency to further subdivide the claims processing to make it "more efficient," the assumption being that a person could do a piece of the action faster on a repetitive basis. 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Gunners line-up in mind - Pards; Pardew close to team call REVELLERS hoping to grab a piece of the action at this year's Belladrum Festival are being told not to turn up. REVELLERS hoping to grab a [...]; the Razz Before the bleeding hearts and do-gooders react to all this, let me have my piece of the action. Letter: Hang child killers When Transport Secretary Alistair Darling announced the creation of a transport innovation fund last year he generated huge interest from councils desperate for a piece of the action. Cities vie for piece of action He was the first off the bridle, and with the pre-race stamina issues the only apparent worry, layers were keen to get a piece of the action. T raded at an in-running high of 30, he got going late in the day to deny a tiring Mind How You Go, whose price of 1.1 tells its own story. Trading Post: Trading report: where there's a wills; best of yesterday's action Advantage West Midlands chairman Nick Paul has urged local businesses to stake their claim for a piece of the action in the multi-million pound regeneration developments that are transforming North Staffordshire. Grab some of the millions, says Paul Now you can get your own exclusive piece of the action with their new membership scheme. 24/Seven: Out & About: Got your club card? ``They'd seen on our web site what was happening in Wales and wanted a piece of the action'', saidDelyth Humphreys of the Welsh Books Council. Book day chapter in Arizona Competition for their business is fierce as everyone seeks a "piece of the action." Understanding the affluent market is critical for those who want to be successful in reaching and serving them. Facts and fortunes: 10 things you need to know to sell successfully to the wealthy ``Empty nesters, retired couples and even first-time buyers are grabbing a piece of the action,'' says Bryant's regional sales and marketing director Sheena Cook. Welsh Homes: Property a popular investment choice And now - sadly - they want a piece of the action themselves. Voice of The People: Time for action
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