Meaning
Em inglês, a expressão "A Piece of Cake" é utilizada para descrever algo que é muito fácil de se fazer. Imagine que você está prestes a realizar uma tarefa ou resolver um problema, e alguém lhe pergunta se você acha que será difícil. Se você acredita que será simples, pode responder usando essa expressão. Ela remete à ideia de que, assim como comer um pedaço de bolo é algo fácil e agradável, a tarefa em questão também é.
Por exemplo, se você for um especialista em matemática e alguém lhe pedir para resolver uma equação básica, você poderia dizer: «Resolvi-la será um verdadeiro "A Piece of Cake"». Esta expressão é usada tanto em situações informais quanto em contextos mais descontraídos, e ajuda a transmitir confiança e tranquilidade em relação à facilidade de uma atividade.
Assim, da próxima vez que encontrar algo que considera simples, lembre-se desta expressão e use-a para transmitir sua confiança na realização da tarefa de maneira descomplicada.
Example
The exam was a piece of cake.
This course is fun, but it’s not a piece of cake for everyone.
Similar phrases and uses
"Easy as pie", "like a cakewalk", "child’s play" all share the meaning of accomplishing something easily. You can substitute these phrases in place of "a piece of cake". Let’s have a look at the examples below.
Getting a drone pilot certificate was as easy as pie for her.
Winning the race was like a cakewalk for him.
If you practice enough, driving will become child’s play.
Quiz
What is an Idiom
An idiom is a phrase or expression that usually presents a figurative, non-literal meaning attached to the phrase. Idioms are not just used in conversations – they're also very common in literature, movies, and music. We utilize them to convey a message in a concise and effective manner, and often have deep cultural or historical significance. They help to create a vivid and memorable image in the minds of the audience.
Idioms are difficult because they do not mean what they literally state. Communication challenges emerge when you translate an idiom in your language; it will not make sense or if it does make sense you may miss the intended meaning.
How to Study Idioms
- Read them. Read books, newspapers, magazine articles, online articles for exposure in written material.
- Watch them. Watch TV shows and movies in English! There are so many streaming services available for you to choose from. Listen attentively and try to understand the context in which they are used.
- Use them. Talk to native speakers and try to incorporate common idioms into your conversations. Try using them during conversations with friends, family, coworkers, or through text.
- Practice. Practice. Practice. Remember that you can't learn all of them! So start with a few that you understand and build your library of idioms from there!
