Meaning of the word "piece of work" in English

What does "piece of work" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

piece of work

US /piːs əv wɜːrk/
UK /piːs əv wɜːk/

Idiom

a person who is difficult, annoying, or unpleasant to deal with (often used humorously or ironically)

Example:
He's a real piece of work, always causing trouble.
I can't believe she said that; she's a real piece of work.