You're a real piece of work

Meaning

Usually meant as a sarcastic jab at someone's difficult or unusual personality. It suggests the person is a handful to deal with.

Sarcastic, pointed

Used in a sentence

• You convinced him to walk to the store in the rain? You are a real piece of work.
• You are a real piece of work when you do not get your coffee.
• I have never met anyone like you, you are a real piece of work.