a nasty piece of work

Meaning

1. a person who is unpleasant, unkind or dishonest

In the movies · 1

• This is sophisticated It s a very nasty piece of workThe Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It2021
• Just remember, Gale, he's a nasty piece of work.The Bank Job2008
• ...that Horntail is a right nasty piece of work.Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire2005

From the same entry

• get nasty
• leave a bad taste in the mouth