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be like taking candy from a baby
[be] (as|) easy as taking candy from a baby
be like taking candy from a baby
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to not need any hard work at all
Dialect
American
Humorous
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "be like taking candy from a baby" and when to use it?
The idiom "be like taking candy from a baby" is used to describe a task or action that is exceptionally easy or effortless. It highlights that the activity or situation is so simple that it's comparable to taking something from a child who cannot resist or defend it. The exact origin of this expression is not precisely documented, but it has been used for many years in English.
Examples
For an experienced hacker, getting into that old system was like taking candy from a baby.



























