A slice/share of the cake
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Pro Tip 1/3Figurative Meaning
The 'slice of the cake' refers to benefits, and not actual cake.
Once the invention succeeded, she knew she'd have a slice of the cake.
Pro Tip 2/3Success Rewards
The phrase often implies a reward for contributing to a success.
All team members will receive a slice of the cake for their hard work.
Pro Tip 3/3Equal Distribution
It suggests everyone should get an equal portion of benefits.
The profits were huge, so every employee got a fair slice of the cake.
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