a piece of work



a piece of work

A remarkably difficult, malicious, unpleasant, or objectionable person. Boy, our new boss is a real piece of work. Remind me to stay out of her way! I hear Amy's boyfriend is a piece of work.
See also: of, piece, work

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
WyattWIE-ətEnglish
Myrrine-Ancient Greek
Chadwick['tʃædwik]
JustusYUWS-tuws (German), JUS-təs (English)German, Dutch, Late Roman
Kasumikah-soo-meeJapanese
Sakineh-Persian