Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
piece-of-work
noun
/ˈpiːs əv wɜrk/
Definition
A piece of work is a phrase used to describe a person who is considered to have unusual or difficult behavior, or who behaves in a particularly distinctive way.
Examples
- “That artist is certainly a piece of work; their paintings are unlike anything I’ve ever seen.”
- “He can be a real piece of work sometimes, but he means well.”
- “She is a piece of work with her quirky sense of humor and creativity.”
Meaning
The term can have a negative connotation, implying that someone is troublesome or challenging, but it can also be used more neutrally to describe someone’s unique characteristics or talents.
Synonyms
- character
- individual
- person
- peculiar person
