Be a snap

phrase

To be extremely easy to do.

I thought the test was going to be difficult, but it turned out to be a snap.
Visual representation of "be a snap" - To be extremely easy to do

Often appears as...

  • this is going to be a snap
  • should be a snap

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

phrase

To be extremely easy to do.

I thought the test was going to be difficult, but it turned out to be a snap.
Visual representation of "be a snap" - To be extremely easy to do

Often appears as...

  • this is going to be a snap
  • should be a snap

Usage tips

Informal

Colloquial

Definition 1 of 1
Visual representation of "be a snap"
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Informal Context

Use 'be a snap' in casual speaking or writing, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
Don't worry, setting up the game will be a snap!
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Positive Expectation

Suggests confidence that something will be easy to accomplish.

Illustration for Positive Expectation
The instructions look clear; assembling this should be a snap.
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Emotional Relief

Indicates relief when finding out something is not as hard as expected.

Illustration for Emotional Relief
I feared the repair would take hours, but it was a snap.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Context

Use 'be a snap' in casual speaking or writing, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
Don't worry, setting up the game will be a snap!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Expectation

Suggests confidence that something will be easy to accomplish.

Illustration for Positive Expectation
The instructions look clear; assembling this should be a snap.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Relief

Indicates relief when finding out something is not as hard as expected.

Illustration for Emotional Relief
I feared the repair would take hours, but it was a snap.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Informal Context

Use 'be a snap' in casual speaking or writing, not in formal situations.

Illustration for Informal Context
Don't worry, setting up the game will be a snap!
LampPro Tip 2/3

Positive Expectation

Suggests confidence that something will be easy to accomplish.

Illustration for Positive Expectation
The instructions look clear; assembling this should be a snap.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Emotional Relief

Indicates relief when finding out something is not as hard as expected.

Illustration for Emotional Relief
I feared the repair would take hours, but it was a snap.
Visual representation of the word "Be a snap"

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