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a piece of the action

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a piece/slice of the action  (informal)
being involved in something successful that someone else started Now research has proved that the new drug is effective, everyone wants a piece of the action.
See also: action, piece

a piece of the action
a share of the profits or advantages that come from an activity He agreed to run the golf course for $15,000 a year and a piece of the action.
See also: action, piece


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This special report examines the growth of ethnic banking in the county, but also looks at the challenges facing the banks as their customers grow older and second-and third-generation immigrants become the targets of big mainstream banks seeking a piece of the action.
And, of course, give Hollenstein a piece of the action.
Although apartment prices are at all time highs, residents are still looking to get a piece of the action before interest rates rise.
 
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