a piece of the action

Meaning

1. Oxford100% of films

   a share or role in an interesting or exciting activity, especially in order to make money

   Nigga asked me if I wanted a piece of the action.

   He'll give a piece of the action. I don't know how much.

In the movies · 2

• Everybody wants a piece of the action, huh?Paulie1998
• He'll give a piece of the action. I don't know how much.The Godfather1972
• Nigga asked me if I wanted a piece of the action.Juice1992
• Of course, the US Army got a piece of the action.Lord of War2005
• I mean, if I go rob Millikan's drug store, will you ground me if I don't give you a piece of the action?A History of Violence2005
• I wouldn't mind me having a piece of that action right over there.Boogie Nights1997
• How do we get a piece of this big action?Fahrenheit 9/112004

Learn it in full scenes

• The Godfather1972
  • Bonasera Asks for Justice
  • Woltz Refuses Johnny the Role
  • Vito Refuses Sollozzo's Deal

From the same entry

• actions speak louder than words
• in action
• into action
• out of action
• take evasive action
• spring into action
• swing into action