He wants a piece of the action in this new business.
piece of the action
idiomA portion of the monetary gains or other benefits produced by some venture or activity; a share of participation in a venture or activity.
When the company started making huge profits, every investor wanted a piece of the action.
Seeing the immense success of the startup, the venture capitalists clamored for a piece of the action before the initial public offering.
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chess piece
A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
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give someone a piece of one's mind
To express one's opinion strongly; to voice one's disagreement or dissatisfaction, especially with another person; to scold or rebuke someone.
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piece of ass
An act of sexual intercourse, especially a one-night stand.
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piece of cake
A job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.
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piece of crap
Synonym of piece of shit.
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piece of shit
A bad thing; an object of poor quality.
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piece of someone
A chance to find out something interesting about someone.
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piece of tail
Synonym of piece of ass.