Useful English Word or Phrase to Boost Your English: Piece of cake

What does it mean?

An idiom meaning something is very easy or requires little effort.

Is it positive or negative?

Positive or neutral.

When do you use it?

Use it after completing an easy task or when predicting something will be easy.

Examples

Example 1: The test was a piece of cake.

Example 2: Once you learn the steps, it is a piece of cake.

Question for you

What was a piece of cake for you recently?

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If you want your idioms to sound natural, a phrase like piece of cake is a great start. In online English lessons with a British native speaker, we practise when and how to use them. You might also like tickety-boo. Find out more here.