Cinch
01
식은 죽 먹기, 아주 쉬운 일
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
예시들
Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
소프트웨어의 작은 결함을 고치는 것은 경험 많은 프로그래머에게 식은 죽 먹기였다.
With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
그녀의 요리 실력으로 맛있는 저녁을 준비하는 것은 메리에게 항상 식은 죽 먹기였습니다.
02
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
예시들
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
예시들
The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
확실한 일, 식은 죽 먹기
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
American예시들
Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
시즌 내내 뛰어난 활약을 펼친 후 챔피언십에서 우승하는 것은 식은 죽 먹기였다.
With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
그녀의 경험과 기술로 그 일을 얻는 것은 식은 죽 먹기였다.
to cinch
01
to gain mastery or a firm grasp over something
예시들
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
예시들
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
예시들
The cowboy cinches the saddle tightly before mounting the horse.
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
