piece of the action

1. 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]

Example Sentences

If we’re going to give you the money, we want a piece of the action.

From Los Angeles Times

He has been trying to get a piece of the action ever since, although what he appears not to realize is that televised shows of dominance themselves do not solve problems.

From Slate

Everyone wants a piece of the action, from central banks to large institutions like hedge funds, and retail investors.

From BBC

Entrepreneurs envied Cummings’ import success and wanted a piece of the action.

From Slate

As he says: Just post your thoughts on X itself so that he, the richest man in the world, can get a piece of the action on your immaculate internet postings.

From Slate

Related Words

• account 
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• commission 
• compensation 
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• expense 
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• payment 
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• salary 
• share 
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• wage