slice of the pie

Idioms  

1. Also, slice of the cake. A share of the proceeds or benefits, as in It's reasonable for a heavy contributor to ask for a big slice of the pie. This metaphor for a division of the spoils dates from the late 1800s. Also see the synonym piece of the action.

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Example Sentences

India expects to have a $40 billion worth of slice of the pie by 2040, the government has said.

From Reuters • Sep. 29, 2023

In a process where some organizations stand to gain or lose financially, Carlson says each provider will likely be jockeying for a larger slice of the pie.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 12, 2023

And “every American in every zip code” deserves their slice of the pie.

From Slate • Mar. 3, 2023

As Politico's Declan Harty reports, investors sensing weakness now want a bigger slice of the pie if they are expected to park their money in a business deal that has been struggling since its inception.

From Salon • Oct. 3, 2022

I decided this was what I was going to do: I would get my slice of the pie by becoming a singer.

From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals