What does a slice of the pie mean?

It originated from the idea of dividing a pie (a whole, tangible object) into smaller pieces (slices), each representing a portion of the whole.

Here are some ways it can be used:

* "The company's new product is a huge success, and everyone wants a slice of the pie." This means everyone wants to get a share of the profits from the successful product.

* "After years of hard work, we finally got our slice of the pie." This means they finally got their share of the success or benefits they've been working towards.

* "We need to figure out how to divide the pie fairly amongst all the partners." This means they need to decide how to split the profits or benefits equally among all the stakeholders.

The idiom "slice of the pie" can be used in various contexts, but it always refers to getting a portion or share of something.