a real piece of work

a person who is complicated or precarious, like a three-legged stool with only two legs, or has too many issues

That person is hard to relate to; s/he is a real piece of work.

by Frank A. Lingua July 23, 2016

Real piece of work

Euphemism for "fuckin' bitch."

Did you meet Ron's ex-wife Tammy? She's a real piece of work.

by Swass! II July 14, 2015

Real Piece of Work

Someone who has personality traits that makes them unique in thier own special way.

Kelly Hannah is a real piece of work.

by Trey Kitchens December 30, 2005