easy as pie

Idioms  

1. Also,. Capable of being accomplished with no difficulty, as in This crossword puzzle is easy as pie. The first term presumably alludes to consuming pie (since making pie requires both effort and expertise). The variants most likely allude to standing on a log that is moving downstream, a feat in which falling off is a lot easier than remaining upright. Mark Twain had it in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889): “I could do it as easy as rolling off a log.” The first colloquial term dates from the early 1900s, the colloquial variants from the 1830s. For a synonym, see piece of cake.

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Example Sentences

“Easy as pie!” she thought, preparing to sniff.

From Literature

And there you have it—making a perfect cherry pie might not be quite as easy as pie, but with these expert tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating a slice worthy of Agent Cooper himself.

From Salon

Easy as pie: Now that expression transports me back to my childhood.

From Salon

Such sayings peppered conversations when I was little, and easy as pie is the first I remember thoroughly understanding.

From Salon

I had plenty of context clues to help my young mind sort it all out, but easy as pie was a great visual for me and such an apt cliche.

From Salon