"to be a piece of cake"

Meaning: to be very easy to do

Similar Expressions

• The test was a piece of cake.
• The test was very easy.
• The test wasn't hard.
• The test was a walk in the park.

When do we use it?

We use this fun expression when doing something is simple and easy. This is just a different and fun way to say "easy and simple".

How do we use it?

We use this expression after a "be verb".

• The interview was a piece of cake.
• This problem is a piece of cake.
• The math test was a piece of cake.
• I think the science test will be a piece of cake for you.
• It should be a piece of cake for her.
• It will probably be a piece of cake.

Example English Conversations

A) How was your English test?
B) It was a piece of cake. It was much easier than I thought it would be.

A) Was your interview a piece of cake?
B) No, it wasn't a piece of cake. Actually, it was the most difficult interview that I have ever had.

A) Do you think that it will be difficult?
B) I think it will be a piece of cake for you.
A) I hope so.

A) How hard is this mountain to climb?
B) Since you have a lot of climbing experience, it should be a piece of cake for you.

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