Definition

Examples

• "These are highly desirable pieces."
• "The basic philosophy behind the movement is that eating locally has ecological value: The carbon footprint of Kobe beef which has made the trip from Japan to New York has more of an environmental impact than a piece of fresh meat from the local farmer's market."
• "The previously privately-owned DataSeed Systems has announced that the general public can finally own a piece of the successful company."
• "A nice little piece of camembert is what I want!"
• "Drill Sergeant : Alright listen up you little pieces of poop!"
• "I recently had guests visit me, and I was quite embarrassed to have to apologize to them about the state of my bathroom. Explaining the large pieces of wood and plaster lodged in the toilet and sink was particularly difficult."
• "Belinda : Well, I saw a very interesting piece of performance art yesterday."
• "Fukuyama : We will also print your name and photograph on every piece of toilet paper."
• "Brian : ...or a piece of wood..."
• "Don't even look at me or I'll chop you into pieces."
• "Some of the pieces are quite valuable."
• "Icarus : Well, I do have several 25 cent pieces, but they're for my laundry."
• "Icarus : But I found the piece truly fascinating."
• "Brian : Or a piece of wood!"
• "So can you analyze this piece of art for our listeners, Belinda?"
• "Horatio : Don't ever touch me again or I cut you into pieces."
• "Go to the gym, you great big piece of..."
• "It's a truly marvellous piece, so we shall start the bidding at 6,000 dollars."
• "Brian : Horatio, I've bought you six bourbon on the rocks, but you still haven't given me one single piece of financial advice!"