Phrase guide

piece of the pie

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A personal share of a limited resource.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

Topics: banking, business, finance, money

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: share of the pie

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

A piece of the action, usually of one's share from the financial proceeds of an illicit activity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic, informal

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see piece, pie.

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History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 一杯羹 (yī bēi gēng) — personal share
  • Finnish: osuus — personal share
  • Finnish: siivu kakusta — personal share
  • Polish: udział — personal share