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Cinch
01
une formalité, un jeu d'enfant
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
Exemples
Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
Corriger le petit problème dans le logiciel s'est avéré être un jeu d'enfant pour le programmeur expérimenté.
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
They spent the afternoon playing cinch with friends.
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
The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
assuré
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
AmericanExemples
Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
Remporter le championnat était un jeu d'enfant après leur performance exceptionnelle toute la saison.
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
She cinched the concept quickly after reviewing the notes.
The student cinched the grammar rules after hours of practice.
02
assurer
to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something
Exemples
She cinched her place in the competition with a flawless performance.
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
The cowboy cinches the saddle tightly before mounting the horse.
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
