a nasty piece of work

noun phrase

chiefly British

: an unkind or unpleasant person

Her boyfriend is a nasty piece of work.

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Sloane played Troy Whitworth, a nasty piece of work. —

Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 22 July 2024

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