a piece/slice 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

slice 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 slice of the action and asked to be his business partner.
See also: action, of, slice
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

slice of the action

verb
See piece of the action
See also: action, of, slice
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.
See also:
  • a piece 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
  • be as brown as a berry