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
PyrrhusPIR-əs (English)Greek Mythology (Latinized), Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Chen-Chinese
MiesMEESDutch
LeÓN-Spanish
Randi (1)RAN-deeEnglish
Howard['hauəd]