Cinch
01
朝飯前, 簡単なこと
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
例
Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
ソフトウェアの小さな不具合を修正することは、経験豊富なプログラマーにとって 朝飯前 だった。
With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
彼女の料理の腕前で、おいしい夕食の準備はメアリーにとっていつも 簡単なこと でした。
02
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
例
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
例
The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
確実なこと, 朝飯前
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
American例
Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
シーズンを通しての彼らの素晴らしい活躍の後、優勝するのは朝飯前だった。
With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
彼女の経験とスキルがあれば、仕事を得るのは簡単なことだった。
to cinch
01
to gain mastery or a firm grasp over something
例
She cinched the concept quickly after reviewing the notes.
The student cinched the grammar rules after hours of practice.
02
to secure, guarantee, or make certain of something
例
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
例
The cowboy cinches the saddle tightly before mounting the horse.
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
