A piece/slice of the action

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noun

A share or involvement in an interesting or exciting activity, like a successful business.

The business is booming and everyone wants a piece of the action.
Visual representation of "a piece/slice of the action" - A share or involvement in an interesting or exciting activity, like a successful business.

Often appears as...

  • want a piece of the action
  • get a piece of the action

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Idiomatic

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Business Context

Used to express interest in participating in profitable ventures, mostly informal.

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The app is viral, and many want a piece of the action.
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Not Literal

It's metaphorical; no physical 'piece' or 'slice' is involved.

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The project's success got her seeking a piece of the action.
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Exclusion Fear

Implies a fear of missing out on a good opportunity.

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Seeing profits, he quickly wanted a piece of the action.
Visual representation of the word "A piece/slice of the action"

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