Everyone wants a piece of the pie in this new business.
piece of the pie
idiomA piece of the action.
Since the company is finally making a profit, the employees expect a piece of the pie.
After years of contributing to the project, the partners demanded a fair piece of the pie before signing the final contract.
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chess piece
A person being manipulated by another, being used to some end.
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eat humble pie
To admit one's faults; to make a humiliating apology.
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finger in the pie
A share in the doing of something; involvement.
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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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humble pie
Humility, being humble.
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pie in the sky
A fanciful notion; an unrealistic or ludicrous concept; the illusory promise of a desired outcome that is unlikely to happen.
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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.