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]
His plan to reduce the national debt seems like 'pie in the sky'.
(..) - I'm Lee. - Kage. - Whoa! You guys puttin' on a concert? Can I watch? - Half off the pie? - Dealio. Right on. Come on in. Hu... Um...I don't know if that's such a good idea, KG. (..)2006 Tenacious D in the Pick of Destiny