How to Pronounce "piece of the action"
expression
PEES-uhv-thee-AK-shuhn
PEES-ov-thee-AK-shuhn
Definition
To get involved in something exciting or potentially profitable, especially to gain a share of the benefits or profits.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpis/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈækʃən
British English
pˈiːs/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈækʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PEES-uhv-thee-AK-shuhn
UK
PEES-ov-thee-AK-shuhn
Listen in Context
Everyone wanted a piece of the action when the new business became successful.
I want a piece of the action, too!
She tried to get a piece of the action by joining the project.
There’s big money involved, so naturally, everyone wants a piece of the action.