A/some piece of work

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Slightly Negative

Suggests negative feelings towards a person or situation without being too harsh.

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He missed another deadline; he's quite a piece of work.

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Sarcastic Tone

Often used with a sarcastic tone to express disbelief or disapproval.

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Left a mess again? You're some piece of work!

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Informal Context

Used in informal conversations among friends or colleagues, not in formal settings.

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Our new neighbor argues about everything; he's a piece of work.

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