“to be a walk in the park”
Meaning: to be very easy and simple to do
Similar Expressions
- The test was a walk in the park.
- The test was a piece of cake.
- The test was easy.
- The test wasn’t hard.
When do we use it?
Taking a walk in the park is simple and easy to do. So, this expression is just a different way to say that something is easy and simple to do.
How do we use it?
We use this expression after a “be verb”.
- The English speaking test was a walk in the park.
- I think the test will be a walk in the park.
- I think this task will be a walk in the park for you.
- He has a lot of experience, so it should be a walk in the park for him.
Example English Conversations
A) Is it hard to make furniture?
B) It is hard for some people, but since you have a lot of experience building things, it should be a walk in the park for you.
A) How your boxing match?
B) It was a walk in the park. I won easily.
A) Congratulations. That is amazing.
A) Do you think the test will be hard?
B) I think it will be a walk in the park for you, but I think it will be difficult for me because I hardly studied at all.
A) How hard is this puzzle?
B) It is not hard. It’s a walk in the park.
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