Antonyms for piece of the action


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ak-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæk ʃən


Definition of piece of the action

Origin :
  • mid-14c., "cause or grounds for a lawsuit," from Anglo-French accioun, Old French accion (12c.) "action, lawsuit, case," from Latin actionem (nominative actio) "a putting in motion; a performing, doing," noun of action from past participle stem of agere "to do" (see act (v.)). Sense of "something done, an act, deed" is late 14c. Meaning "fighting" is from c.1600. As a film director's command, it is attested from 1923. Meaning "excitement" is recorded from 1968. Phrase actions speak louder than words is attested from 1731.
  • As in parcel : noun part, piece
  • As in percentage : noun portion, allotment
  • As in commission : noun share of a profit
  • As in allotment : noun portion assigned or given
  • As in fee : noun charge for service or privilege

Synonyms for piece of the action

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