piece of cake

Idioms

Something easily accomplished, as in I had no trouble finding your house—a piece of cake. This expression originated in the Royal Air Force in the late 1930s for an easy mission, and the precise reference is as mysterious as that of the simile easy as pie. Possibly it evokes the easy accomplishment of swallowing a slice of sweet dessert.

Example Sentences

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He added, "The two-millionth piece of cake must not only be good — it must be as good as the first."

From Salon

A piece of cake from Princess Diana and Prince Charles' 1981 wedding will be up for auction.

From Fox News

The piece of cake was given to Moyra Smith, a member of the Queen Mother’s household at Clarence House.

From Seattle Times

The easiest and most just path is to split the difference: Ashley shoves a piece of cake in your face, the end.

From New York Times

"You hear players complaining about the bubble malarkey," he said, "but it’s a piece of cake in comparison."

From Fox News

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