Meaning & Origin
“A piece of the pie” means a share of value — money, market, or recognition — when something is being divided. The image is literal: a pie sliced into portions that different people receive.
Pronunciation Guide
- piece — sounds like “peace.”
- of the — often reduced to “uhv thuh.”
- pie — long “i,” like “eye.”
- Natural rhythm: a PIECE of the PIE.
Usage & Sentence Examples
Use it when people or groups want a share of profits, opportunity, or credit.
- Early employees asked for a piece of the pie through stock options.
- Competitors want a piece of the pie in the SMB segment.
- Let’s give affiliates a piece of the pie via revenue share.
- After the win, every team wanted a piece of the pie in the press release.
- Regulators argued that consumers deserved a piece of the pie from refunds.
- Influencers expect a piece of the pie when their content drives sales.
Synonyms
share · slice of the pie · cut · stake · fair share · portion · revenue share
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