a piece / slice of the action

/ɐ pˈiːs slˈaɪs ɒvðɪ ˈakʃən/

/ɐ pˈiːs slˈaɪs ʌvðɪ ˈækʃən/

tendency to take part in an activity started by someone else to receive a share of its profits

Examples

1. Those towns left out are demanding a slice of the action.

2. The songwriter thought the show would be a success so he wanted a piece of the action.

3. I mean, with as many computers as there are in the world, no other companies want a piece of the action?

4. and I want a piece of the action.