Piece of cake

Piece of cake is a popular idiom in the English language, often used to describe a task or job that is considered easy or simple to complete. The phrase is believed to have originated in the United States during the 20th century.

Origin

The exact origin of the phrase 'piece of cake' is unclear. However, it is generally agreed that it originated in the United States and became popular during the 20th century. The phrase is thought to have been derived from the ease with which a piece of cake can be eaten, thus symbolizing a task that can be accomplished with little effort.

Usage

In everyday language, 'piece of cake' is used to describe a task or job that is easy or simple. It is often used in casual conversation and in various forms of media, such as books, movies, and television shows. For example, one might say, "The test was a piece of cake," to indicate that the test was not difficult to complete.

In Popular Culture

The phrase 'piece of cake' has been used in various forms of media and popular culture. It has been featured in books, movies, and television shows, often used to add humor or to emphasize the ease of a task. For example, in the movie The Wizard of Oz, the character Scarecrow uses the phrase to describe the ease with which he plans to obtain a brain from the Wizard.

See Also

• List of idioms in the English language
• Cake
• English language

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