piece of cake
The phrase "piece of cake" originated in the 1930s in American English, possibly linked to the concept of a 'cakewalk,' where winning a cake was seen as an easy accomplishment.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A task or activity that is very easy to do.
Example
- The math test was a piece of cake; I finished it in 10 minutes.
- Fixing the leaky faucet was a piece of cake for the experienced plumber.
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