分杯羹

fēnbēigēng ㄈㄣ ㄅㄟ ㄍㄥ

    • to take a share of the profits
    • to get a slice of the pie

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Idiom惯用语 · In everyday use

Literally
share a cup of meat soup
Meaning
To take a share of the profits or benefits, often from something someone else has built up. It can sound slightly grabby or critical. Close to "get a slice of the pie."

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