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Cinch
01
une formalité, un jeu d'enfant
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
Exemples
With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
Avec ses compétences culinaires, préparer un délicieux dîner était toujours un jeu d'enfant pour Mary.
02
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
Exemples
In cinch, the highest bidder gets to choose the trump suit.
03
a strap or band, usually around a horse's belly, used to secure the saddle in place
Exemples
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
assuré
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
AmericanExemples
With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
Avec son expérience et ses compétences, décrocher le poste était un jeu d'enfant.
to cinch
01
to gain mastery or a firm grasp over something
Exemples
The student cinched the grammar rules after hours of practice.
02
assurer
to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something
Exemples
The deal was cinched after both parties signed the contract.
03
to fasten or secure by tying a strap or girth, typically around a saddle or similar object
Exemples
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
