A1 Idiom 비격식체

Piece of cake.

Very easy task.

Something that is very easy to do or accomplish.

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문화적 배경

In American culture, this is a very common, lighthearted way to build confidence in others. British speakers also use this frequently, often alongside other food-related idioms like 'easy as pie'. In international business, native English speakers use this to soften the blow of a complex request, though it should be avoided in formal meetings.

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Context is key

Only use this with people you know well. It is too casual for a boss or a stranger.

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Don't be sarcastic

If you say 'That was a piece of cake' after failing a test, people will know you are being sarcastic.

Something that is very easy to do or accomplish.

💡

Context is key

Only use this with people you know well. It is too casual for a boss or a stranger.

⚠️

Don't be sarcastic

If you say 'That was a piece of cake' after failing a test, people will know you are being sarcastic.

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Use it to encourage

It is a great way to help a friend feel less nervous about a challenge.

셀프 테스트

Complete the sentence.

Don't worry about the homework; it's a ____ of cake.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: piece

The idiom is 'a piece of cake'.

Which sentence is correct?

Choose the best option.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: The test was a piece of cake.

The idiom has a fixed word order.

When do you use this phrase?

You just finished a very easy task. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: That was a piece of cake!

It expresses that the task was easy.

Complete the dialogue.

A: 'Is the new software hard to use?' B: 'No, it's ____.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a piece of cake

It means the software is easy to use.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Don't worry about the homework; it's a ____ of cake.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: piece

The idiom is 'a piece of cake'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Choose the best option.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: The test was a piece of cake.

The idiom has a fixed word order.

When do you use this phrase? situation_matching A2

You just finished a very easy task. What do you say?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: That was a piece of cake!

It expresses that the task was easy.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: 'Is the new software hard to use?' B: 'No, it's ____.'

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: a piece of cake

It means the software is easy to use.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

8 질문

No, it is too informal. Use 'The task was straightforward' instead.

Yes, it describes activities or challenges, not people or objects.

It represents something sweet and easy to consume.

No, that sounds like you are describing a dessert. Always use 'piece of cake'.

Yes, it is widely understood in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and beyond.

Then you should say 'It was quite a challenge' or 'It was difficult'.

Yes, 'It was a piece of cake' is very common.

Yes, 'easy as pie' or 'a piece of cake'.

관련 표현

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Easy as pie

synonym

Very easy.

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A walk in the park

synonym

Very easy.

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A cinch

synonym

Very easy.

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