A piece/slice of the action
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.
Often appears as...
- want a piece of the action
- get a piece of the action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A piece or share of the profits or advantages that are being distributed among people.
The investors are looking for a slice of the action in the lucrative oil industry.
Often appears as...
- looking for a slice of the action
- want a slice of the action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
An opportunity to participate in an adventure or thrilling event.
The new movie is full of thrills and everyone wants a slice of the action.
Often appears as...
- desire a slice of the action
- crave a slice of the action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
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.
Often appears as...
- want a piece of the action
- get a piece of the action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A piece or share of the profits or advantages that are being distributed among people.
The investors are looking for a slice of the action in the lucrative oil industry.
Often appears as...
- looking for a slice of the action
- want a slice of the action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
An opportunity to participate in an adventure or thrilling event.
The new movie is full of thrills and everyone wants a slice of the action.
Often appears as...
- desire a slice of the action
- crave a slice of the action
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Used to express interest in participating in profitable ventures, mostly informal.
The app is viral, and many want a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical; no physical 'piece' or 'slice' is involved.
The project's success got her seeking a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusion Fear
Implies a fear of missing out on a good opportunity.
Seeing profits, he quickly wanted a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Used to express interest in participating in profitable ventures, mostly informal.
The app is viral, and many want a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical; no physical 'piece' or 'slice' is involved.
The project's success got her seeking a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusion Fear
Implies a fear of missing out on a good opportunity.
Seeing profits, he quickly wanted a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 1/3Business Context
Used to express interest in participating in profitable ventures, mostly informal.
The app is viral, and many want a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
It's metaphorical; no physical 'piece' or 'slice' is involved.
The project's success got her seeking a piece of the action.
Pro Tip 3/3Exclusion Fear
Implies a fear of missing out on a good opportunity.
Seeing profits, he quickly wanted a piece of the action.
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