A piece of cake

phrase

An easy task or problem.

Solving this math problem was a piece of cake for her.
Visual representation of "a piece of cake" - An easy task or problem

Often appears as...

  • solving that was a piece of cake
  • doing this is a piece of cake

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

phrase

An easy task or problem.

Solving this math problem was a piece of cake for her.
Visual representation of "a piece of cake" - An easy task or problem

Often appears as...

  • solving that was a piece of cake
  • doing this is a piece of cake

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "a piece of cake"
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Informal Usage

Use 'a piece of cake' in casual conversations rather than formal or academic settings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Making friends at the new school was a piece of cake.
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Cultural Nuance

The phrase is very common in American English and understood in most English-speaking cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
Getting the team to agree was a piece of cake.
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Positive Context

Use it to express a task completed with ease, often conveying a positive tone.

Illustration for Positive Context
Organizing the event was a piece of cake, thanks to the volunteers.
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Informal Usage

Use 'a piece of cake' in casual conversations rather than formal or academic settings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Making friends at the new school was a piece of cake.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Nuance

The phrase is very common in American English and understood in most English-speaking cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
Getting the team to agree was a piece of cake.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Context

Use it to express a task completed with ease, often conveying a positive tone.

Illustration for Positive Context
Organizing the event was a piece of cake, thanks to the volunteers.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Usage

Use 'a piece of cake' in casual conversations rather than formal or academic settings.

Illustration for Informal Usage
Making friends at the new school was a piece of cake.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Cultural Nuance

The phrase is very common in American English and understood in most English-speaking cultures.

Illustration for Cultural Nuance
Getting the team to agree was a piece of cake.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Positive Context

Use it to express a task completed with ease, often conveying a positive tone.

Illustration for Positive Context
Organizing the event was a piece of cake, thanks to the volunteers.
Visual representation of the word "A piece of cake"

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