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Cinch
01
mamão com açúcar, brincadeira de criança
an extremely easy task or something easily achieved
Approving
Informal
Exemplos
Fixing the minor glitch in the software turned out to be a cinch for the experienced programmer.
Consertar a pequena falha no software acabou sendo mamão com açúcar para o programador experiente.
With her culinary skills, preparing a delicious dinner was always a cinch for Mary.
Com suas habilidades culinárias, preparar um jantar delicioso sempre foi moleza para Mary.
02
a card game variation, played with four players, in which participants bid for the privilege of naming the trump suit
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The rider tightened the cinch before mounting the horse.
A properly fitted cinch prevents the saddle from slipping.
04
algo certo, mamão com açúcar
something that will surely happen
Dialect
American
AmericanExemplos
Winning the championship was a cinch after their outstanding performance all season.
Ganhar o campeonato foi moleza após o seu desempenho excepcional durante toda a temporada.
With her experience and skills, landing the job was a cinch.
Com sua experiência e habilidades, conseguir o emprego foi moleza.
to cinch
01
to gain mastery or a firm grasp over something
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
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
Exemplos
The cowboy cinches the saddle tightly before mounting the horse.
She cinched the straps of her backpack to ensure a snug fit.
