pie 
/ˈpaɪ/ noun
plural pies /ˈpaɪ/ noun : a food that consists of a pastry crust that is filled with fruit, meat, etc. [count] ▪ The bakery sells pies and cakes. [noncount] ▪ Would you like a piece/slice of apple pie? ▪ I would like some pie. ▪ a pie plate [=a dish used for holding a pie] — see picture at baking; see also boston cream pie, potpie, shepherd's pie
a piece/slice/share of the pie
: a portion of a particular amount of money
▪ The state needs to give public schools a larger piece of the pie. [=the state needs to give public schools more funds] ▪ He's the best player on the team and he wants a bigger slice of the pie. [=he wants more money]
▪ The state needs to give public schools a larger piece of the pie. [=the state needs to give public schools more funds] ▪ He's the best player on the team and he wants a bigger slice of the pie. [=he wants more money]
(as) easy as pie — see 1easy
eat humble pie — see eat
have a finger in a/the pie — see 1finger
