piece

all of a piece with something entirely consistent with something.

2010Guardian Who can forget the reaction of Bush to 9/11? Did he raise his head above the parapet and lead? He cowered in a bunker. That was all of a piece with his draft dodging.

bits and pieces: seebit.

give someone a piece of your mind tell someone what you think, especially when you are angry about their behaviour.

go to pieces become so nervous or upset that you are unable to behave or perform normally.

in one piece unharmed or undamaged, especially after a dangerous journey or experience.

a nasty piece of work: seenasty.

pick (or pull or tear) someone or something to pieces (or apart) criticize someone or something in a severe or detailed way.

a piece (or slice) of the action

1 a share in the excitement of something.

2 a share in the profits from something. informal

pick up the pieces: seepick.

a piece of ass (or tail) a woman regarded in sexual terms. vulgar slang

a piece of cake: seecake.

a piece of piss: seepiss.

a piece of work an unpleasant person. informal

☞ The phrase is a more concise version of a nasty piece of work (seenasty).

2013Jon's Jail Journal This man Sheriff Joe Arpaio is a real piece of work. The guards do everything they can to break a man's spirit and mind. There's no sunshine or fresh air.

say your piece give your opinion or a prepared statement.

the villain of the piece: seevillain.