To get a share of the profits, benefits, or advantages from a successful venture or enterprise; to have a piece of the pie.
这次成功的创业项目，吸引了许多投资者都想来分一杯羹。
This successful startup project attracted many investors who wanted to get a share of the profits.
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Ancient
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During the Chu-Han contention, Xiang Yu, concerned about the prolonged standoff, captured Liu Bang's father. He threatened to kill Liu Bang's father and boil him into a stew if Liu Bang did not surrender.
Upon hearing this, Liu Bang retorted, 'We are sworn brothers; my father is also your father. If you do kill him and make him into a stew, please be sure to share a cup of the broth with me.'
Xiang Yu, after being advised by Xiang Bo, eventually did not carry out his threat to kill Liu Bang's father.
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