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A piece of cake - Pan comido

 

The idiom "a piece of cake" originated in the United States in the 19th century. Its exact origin is uncertain, but it's believed to have derived from the tradition of giving out cake as a reward in competitions, particularly in African American communities.

Meaning: When someone says "a piece of cake," they mean that something is very easy to do or accomplish.

Examples:
Sarah: "How was the test?"
John: "It was a piece of cake! I finished it in 20 minutes."

There are several idiomatic expressions in English similar in meaning to "a piece of cake," conveying the idea that something is very easy. Here are a few:

 Easy-peasy, Easy as pie, A walk in the park, Child's play, Like shooting fish in a barrel, A cakewalk


En español, hay varios modismos similares que expresan la misma idea. Algunos de ellos incluyen:


Pan comido, Cosa de niños, Chupado, Juego de niños, un paseo.

Ejemplo;

Padre: "Juanito, ¿cómo te fue en el examen de matemáticas?"

Juanito: "¡Fue pan comido, papá! No tuve ningún problema con las preguntas."


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  1. Renee Michelle Goertzen3 March 2024 at 21:22

    I like the idea that something can be as easy as eating bread. Since bread is so important in the Spanish diet, this is a very apt saying.

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