As nice as pie

adjective phrase

Extremely pleasant or kind.

She was as nice as pie when I first met her.
Visual representation of "as nice as pie" - Extremely pleasant or kind

Often appears as...

  • seem as nice as pie
  • act as nice as pie

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

adjective phrase

Extremely pleasant or kind.

She was as nice as pie when I first met her.
Visual representation of "as nice as pie" - Extremely pleasant or kind

Often appears as...

  • seem as nice as pie
  • act as nice as pie

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "as nice as pie"
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Cultural Positivity

The phrase is often used in British English to express that someone is being very friendly.

Illustration for Cultural Positivity
When I got lost in London, the police officer was as nice as pie while helping me.
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Non-literal Meaning

Remember, the phrase is not about pies. It's a metaphor for someone's pleasant demeanor.

Illustration for Non-literal Meaning
Despite her tough look, she's as nice as pie once you get to know her.
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Informal Setting

Use this expression in casual conversations, not in formal or academic contexts.

Illustration for Informal Setting
At the family BBQ, my uncle was as nice as pie to all the guests.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Positivity

The phrase is often used in British English to express that someone is being very friendly.

Illustration for Cultural Positivity
When I got lost in London, the police officer was as nice as pie while helping me.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-literal Meaning

Remember, the phrase is not about pies. It's a metaphor for someone's pleasant demeanor.

Illustration for Non-literal Meaning
Despite her tough look, she's as nice as pie once you get to know her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Use this expression in casual conversations, not in formal or academic contexts.

Illustration for Informal Setting
At the family BBQ, my uncle was as nice as pie to all the guests.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Cultural Positivity

The phrase is often used in British English to express that someone is being very friendly.

Illustration for Cultural Positivity
When I got lost in London, the police officer was as nice as pie while helping me.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Non-literal Meaning

Remember, the phrase is not about pies. It's a metaphor for someone's pleasant demeanor.

Illustration for Non-literal Meaning
Despite her tough look, she's as nice as pie once you get to know her.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Informal Setting

Use this expression in casual conversations, not in formal or academic contexts.

Illustration for Informal Setting
At the family BBQ, my uncle was as nice as pie to all the guests.
Visual representation of the word "As nice as pie"

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