a piece of the pie



a piece of the pie

a share in something Each group needs money and is working hard for its own piece of the pie.
Etymology: based on the idea that something whole is like a pie (a round, filled pastry) that can be divided
See also: of, pie, piece

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Wenonawə-NON-əEnglish (Rare)
Mobley['mɔbli]
RedREDEnglish
KaarleKAH:R-leFinnish
Appleseed['æplisi:d]
Sahak-Armenian