Tìm kiếm
piece of cake
01
anything that is very easy to achieve or do
Idiom
Informal
What 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.
Ví dụ
She decided to speak for the last piece of cake before anyone else could grab it.
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.
She ate the last piece of cake on the sly, hoping no one would notice.
If you'd like to have another piece of cake, of course, help yourself.
If you don't mind, I’ll take the last piece of cake.