piece of work
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used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with
The origin of the idiom "piece of work" is uncertain, but it has been in use since at least the 1800s and is believed to have evolved from the broader sense of "work," which can mean a task or creation that requires effort and skill. This phrase is often used to express frustration, surprise, or admiration about someone's character or behavior.
- Dealing with that client was a nightmare.He's a difficult piece of work.
- He is a real piece of work, always causing trouble and never taking responsibility for his actions.
- My neighbor is a real piece of work.He's always complaining about something.
- She's quite a piece of work - incredibly talented and driven.
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a product produced or accomplished through the effort or activity or agency of a person or thing
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