A walk in the park

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idiom

Something easy, with little effort needed.

Solving this puzzle will be a walk in the park for you.
Visual representation of "a walk in the park" - Something easy, with little effort needed.

Often appears as...

  • ease
  • simple

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Visual representation of "a walk in the park"
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Not Literal

The phrase is metaphorical; it doesn't mean an actual park walk.

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Getting a perfect score was a walk in the park for her.
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Non-serious Contexts

Best used in casual or informal situations, not in formal writing.

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Compared to my old job, this is a walk in the park!
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Relative Difficulty

It might imply the task is easy because of one's abilities, not generally.

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For a seasoned chef, cooking a gourmet meal is a walk in the park.
Visual representation of the word "A walk in the park"

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