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piece of cake
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anything that is very easy to achieve or do
Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "piece of cake" and when to use it?
The idiom "piece of cake" is used to describe something as very easy or simple to accomplish. It likely originated from the idea that eating a piece of cake is enjoyable and requires little effort. The phrase has been in use in English since the early 20th century and has become a popular way to express how easy a task is.
例
Someone or other must have taken the last piece of cake.
She grabbed the last piece of cake from the dessert table during the party.
They tossed for the last piece of cake.
The idiom 'piece of cake' refers to something that is very easy to do, which has nothing to do with an actual piece of dessert.
They witnessed the fighting among the children over the last piece of cake.
