Definition
someone who is challenging to deal with
Examples
1) Dealing with her is proving to be quite a challenge - she's really a Piece
of Work.
2) Her latest art installation was truly a remarkable piece of work, blending
intricate sculptures with captivating multimedia elements.
Etymology
The term can be traced back to Shakespeare's play "Hamlet," where it was used
to describe the complex and intricate nature of a person.
Synonyms
challenging person, difficult character
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Bill remembered meeting the replacement manager after the first left at his last
job. A tall Indian in his mid-40s wearing a slight pouch and a designer stubble,
Sundeep was a dad of two kids and commuted daily from Tracy to Santa Clara. He
had been a manager in the QA department for five years and just came back from
his father's funeral in Chennai.
"Tell me about yourself," he smiled at the end of the intro.
"I have worked in software for over 20 years and joined the company two years
ago. I love jogging, live nearby, have paid off my house, and nobody squeezes
me," Bill smiled back.
He must have looked a real piece of work.
