How to Pronounce "a slice of the action"
expression
uh SLICE-uhv-thuh AK-shun
uh SLICE-ov-thuh AK-shun
Definition
If you want 'a slice of the action', you want to be involved in something exciting or profitable, especially to get some benefit or profit from it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈsɫaɪs/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækʃən
British English
æɪ/ /slˈaɪs/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh SLICE-uhv-thuh AK-shun
UK
uh SLICE-ov-thuh AK-shun
Listen in Context
He wanted a slice of the action and invested in the new company.
Many people want a slice of the action when they hear about a great opportunity.
If this project is successful, everyone will want a slice of the action.
When she saw how much money they were making, she decided she wanted a slice of the action, too.