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A piece/slice of the action

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Business ContextPlay
Used to express interest in participating in profitable ventures, mostly informal. SlideThe app is viral, and many want a piece of the action.
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Not LiteralPlay
It's metaphorical; no physical 'piece' or 'slice' is involved. SlideThe project's success got her seeking a piece of the action.
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Exclusion FearPlay
Implies a fear of missing out on a good opportunity. SlideSeeing profits, he quickly wanted a piece of the action.