Be like shooting fish in a barrel

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idiom

An action that is very easy to do.

Finding mistakes in his report was like shooting fish in a barrel.
Visual representation of "be like shooting fish in a barrel" - An action that is very easy to do

Often appears as...

  • finding errors was like shooting fish in a barrel
  • winning the game was like shooting fish in a barrel

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Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation, not in professional or formal situations.

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Beating him at chess is like shooting fish in a barrel.
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Implies Overpower

Suggests one has a big advantage, making success almost certain.

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With her speed, winning the race was like shooting fish in a barrel.
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Metaphorical Image

It evokes a vivid metaphor, helping to visualize the ease of a task.

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For a skilled baker, making pies is like shooting fish in a barrel.
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