What is Piece Of Work?
1.
Someone who -- although often interesting -- is difficult to get along with on an every day basis. They often make simple things overly complex, or argue points ad infinitum.
Can you drive by my house this evening on your way to work?
Sure, I'll drive by. Do you want me to stop and pick you up when I'm driving by?
Of course I do. You're a real piece of work, aren't you?
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2.
Unaware of one's foolishness. Originates from "What a Piece of Work is Man" monologue from Hamlet. More precisely an ironic reflection of how little most men achieve despite being endowed with relatively enormous powers to act and reason. Generally used as a sarcastic "compliment."
My boss can't operate the photocopier without the assistance of half the admin staff. He's a real piece of work!
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3.
A person whose stupidity and ignorance never fail to amaze you.
dad: how could you end up with a $10,000 credit card bill?
me: let me think, I go to strip clubs every night...
dad: (shaking his head) you're a real piece of work.
4.
I'm not sure what it means. My boss says it all the time.
1) He says it about attractive women.
2) He says it about a retarded guy wearing a neon yellow reflective vest and riding a tricycle on the sidewalk.
1) Wooo, look at her. She's a piece of work.
2) Look at that guy. He's a piece of work isn't he?
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5.
A person who is flagrant and foolish
He sure is a piece of work.
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6.
One who is absolutely ridiculous.Specifically the assistant baseball coach at Fremont high school in Sunnyvale California.
That guy is a piece of work.
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