“to be a piece of cake”
Meaning: to be very easy to do
Similar Expressions
- The test was a piece of cake.
- The test was very easy.
- The test wasn’t hard.
- The test was a walk in the park.
When do we use it?
We use this fun expression when doing something is simple and easy. This is just a different and fun way to say “easy and simple”.
How do we use it?
We use this expression after a “be verb”.
- The interview was a piece of cake.
- This problem is a piece of cake.
- The math test was a piece of cake.
- I think the science test will be a piece of cake for you.
- It should be a piece of cake for her.
- It will probably be a piece of cake.
Example English Conversations
A) How was your English test?
B) It was a piece of cake. It was much easier than I thought it would be.
A) Was your interview a piece of cake?
B) No, it wasn’t a piece of cake. Actually, it was the most difficult interview that I have ever had.
A) Do you think that it will be difficult?
B) I think it will be a piece of cake for you.
A) I hope so.
A) How hard is this mountain to climb?
B) Since you have a lot of climbing experience, it should be a piece of cake for you.
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