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Cinch
01
un gioco da ragazzi, una passeggiata
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
Esempi
Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
Risolvere il piccolo problema nel software si è rivelato un gioco da ragazzi per il programmatore esperto.
With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
Con le sue abilità culinarie, preparare una cena deliziosa era sempre un gioco da ragazzi per Mary.
02
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
Esempi
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
Esempi
The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
certezza
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
AmericanEsempi
Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
Vincere il campionato è stato un gioco da ragazzi dopo la loro prestazione eccezionale durante tutta la stagione.
With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
Con la sua esperienza e le sue abilità, ottenere il lavoro è stato un gioco da ragazzi.
to cinch
01
to gain mastery or a firm grasp over something
Esempi
She cinched the concept quickly after reviewing the notes.
The student cinched the grammar rules after hours of practice.
02
assicurare
to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something
Esempi
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
Esempi
The cowboy cinches the saddle tightly before mounting the horse.
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
