a cold piece of work
a cold piece of work
A remarkably difficult, malicious, unpleasant, or objectionable person. Boy, our new boss is a cold piece of work. Remind me to stay out of her way! I hear Amy's boyfriend is a cold piece of work. Please tell me Mr. Stewart won't be at the benefit tonight—that guy's just a cold piece of work.
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a cold piece of work
n. a person who is difficult to deal with. Buddy, you are a cold piece of work.
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