a piece of cake — something that is very easy to do or accomplish
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: something that is very easy to do or accomplish
Pronunciation (IPA): /ə piːs əv keɪk/
Korean meaning: 매우 쉬운 일, 식은 죽 먹기
Korean pronunciation: 어 **피**스 오브 **케**익
Example Sentences
- Learning to ride a bike was a piece of cake for the five-year-old genius.
- She said the job interview would be a piece of cake, but she forgot to wear pants.
- Cooking dinner for 20 people? That's a piece of cake when you have instant noodles!
a piece of cake
NOUN//ə piːs əv keɪk//
something that is very easy to do or accomplish
a confident 7-year-old child effortlessly flips a pancake in a pan with a big smile. The pancake lands perfectly in the center of the pan without any mess or difficulty. The child's parent watches nearby with a proud expression, clapping hands in celebration. Other family members in the background cheer and point at the successful flip. something that is very easy to do or accomplish
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🌳Etymology
Origin
20세기 초 미국에서 시작된 표현으로, 케이크를 먹는 것이 매우 쉽고 즐거운 일이라는 데서 유래했습니다. 실제로 케이크는 부드럽고 달콤해서 누구나 쉽게 먹을 수 있죠.
🎵Rhyme
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📝Examples
“Learning to ride a bike was a piece of cake for the five-year-old genius.”
“She said the job interview would be a piece of cake, but she forgot to wear pants.”
“Cooking dinner for 20 people? That's a piece of cake when you have instant noodles!”
“The final exam was supposed to be a piece of cake, so I didn't study at all.”
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