Cool MateMeaning of Piece of work
A challenging or difficult task or job.
In simple words: A task or job that is difficult or requires a lot of effort.
Piece of work in a sentence
- Completing this report is quite a piece of work.
- He’s a real piece of work with his constant complaints.
- This renovation is turning out to be a piece of work.
- Managing the team has been a piece of work this week.
- She can be a piece of work when she doesn't get her way.
How to use Piece of work
Commonly used to describe challenging tasks or individuals. Can have a negative connotation when referring to someone's difficult personality.
Grammar pattern
piece of work + subject
Memory hint
Think of a puzzle piece: some pieces are tricky to fit together!
Related words
Collocations with Piece of work
- real piece of work
- difficult piece of work
- challenging piece of work
Synonyms for Piece of work
Common mistakes with Piece of work
- Using it to describe simple tasks instead of difficult ones.
- Confusing it with 'work of art' which has a different meaning.
- Adding unnecessary words, like 'a piece of work task'.
Compare Piece of work with Challenge, Task, Job, Assignment, Project
Piece of work appears in
Piece of work in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
شخص صعب المراس، مهمة صعبة
شيء صعب أو يتطلب مجهود كبير.
- Bengaliবাংলা
কাজের জিনিস
একটি কাজ বা চাকরি যা কঠিন বা অনেক প্রচেষ্টার প্রয়োজন।
- GermanDeutsch
Eine harte Nuss zu knacken, ein harter Brocken
Eine Aufgabe oder Arbeit, die schwierig ist oder viel Mühe erfordert.
- SpanishEspañol
Un hueso duro de roer
Una tarea o trabajo que es difícil o requiere mucho esfuerzo.
- Persianفارسی
کار سخت
یک کار یا وضعیت دشوار یا پیچیده.
- FrenchFrançais
Un sacré boulot, Quelque chose de compliqué
Un truc difficile à faire.
- Hindiहिन्दी
मुश्किल काम
कोई ऐसा काम या नौकरी जो मुश्किल हो या जिसमें बहुत मेहनत लगे।
- ItalianItaliano
Un bel lavoraccio, Una persona difficile
Un lavoro difficile o che richiede molta fatica. Una persona che dà filo da torcere.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Um trambolho, Um osso duro de roer
Uma tarefa ou trabalho que é difícil ou exige muito esforço.
- RussianРусский
Непростая задача, сложный человек
Что-то трудное или требующее много усилий. Или человек, с которым нелегко иметь дело.
- Urduاردو
مشکل کام، مشکل کام کرنے والا شخص
کوئی مشکل کام یا ایسا شخص جس سے نمٹنا مشکل ہو۔
- Chinese中文
棘手的事; 难缠的人
一项困难或需要付出很多努力的任务或工作。
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Frequently asked questions about Piece of work
What does Piece of work mean?
A task or job that is difficult or requires a lot of effort.
What is the definition of Piece of work?
A challenging or difficult task or job.
How do you use Piece of work in a sentence?
Completing this report is quite a piece of work.
Can you give another example of Piece of work?
He’s a real piece of work with his constant complaints.
What are synonyms for Piece of work?
Common alternatives include challenge, task, job, assignment, project.
What words go with Piece of work?
It commonly pairs with real piece of work, difficult piece of work, challenging piece of work.
What are common mistakes when using Piece of work?
Using it to describe simple tasks instead of difficult ones. Confusing it with 'work of art' which has a different meaning. Adding unnecessary words, like 'a piece of work task'.
How do you pronounce Piece of work?
US: //pis əv wɜrk//, UK: //piːs əv wɜːk//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Piece of work?
Commonly used to describe challenging tasks or individuals. Can have a negative connotation when referring to someone's difficult personality.