A piece/slice/share of the pie

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noun

A part of something that is shared among a group.

Everyone in the team worked hard, so everyone deserves a piece of the pie.
Visual representation of "a piece/slice/share of the pie" - A part of something that is shared among a group.

Often appears as...

  • get a piece of the pie
  • want a piece of the pie

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A portion of a total amount of something, especially money.

Small businesses are struggling to get a piece of the financial pie from the government.
Visual representation of "a piece/slice/share of the pie" - A portion of a total amount of something, especially money.

Often appears as...

  • get a slice of the pie
  • increase one's share of the pie

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A person's interest in or share of something, especially a business.

He sold his piece of the pie and moved to a different city.
Visual representation of "a piece/slice/share of the pie" - A person's interest in or share of something, especially a business.

Often appears as...

  • sell one's piece of the pie
  • buy a piece of the pie

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A part of something that is shared among a group.

Everyone in the team worked hard, so everyone deserves a piece of the pie.
Visual representation of "a piece/slice/share of the pie" - A part of something that is shared among a group.

Often appears as...

  • get a piece of the pie
  • want a piece of the pie

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A portion of a total amount of something, especially money.

Small businesses are struggling to get a piece of the financial pie from the government.
Visual representation of "a piece/slice/share of the pie" - A portion of a total amount of something, especially money.

Often appears as...

  • get a slice of the pie
  • increase one's share of the pie

Usage tips

Idiomatic

noun

A person's interest in or share of something, especially a business.

He sold his piece of the pie and moved to a different city.
Visual representation of "a piece/slice/share of the pie" - A person's interest in or share of something, especially a business.

Often appears as...

  • sell one's piece of the pie
  • buy a piece of the pie

Usage tips

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 3
Visual representation of "a piece/slice/share of the pie"
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Shared Contribution

Indicates everyone involved should benefit from a collective effort.

Illustration for Shared Contribution
After sealing the deal, all partners looked forward to their piece of the pie.
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Metaphorical Gain

Refers metaphorically to gaining or receiving something valued.

Illustration for Metaphorical Gain
With the app's success, the developers finally received a piece of the pie.
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Group Reward

Implies a reward is due to those contributing to a successful outcome.

Illustration for Group Reward
The team achieved their sales target, and each member received a piece of the pie.
Visual representation of the word "A piece/slice/share of the pie"

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