🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

un gioco da ragazzi

Pronunciation / Transliteration: un ˈdʒɔ.ko da raˈɡat.tsi

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Piece of Cake/piːs əv keɪk/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"È stato un gioco da ragazzi per lui."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A task or activity that is very easy to accomplish.

    "Completing the assignment was a piece of cake for her."
  2. 2

    An expression used to indicate that something is simple or straightforward.

    "The exam was a piece of cake compared to what I expected."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The phrase 'piece of cake' originated in the early 20th century, likely deriving from the simplicity of cake-making and the ease associated with it. The idiomatic expression suggests that something is very easy to accomplish, reflecting a cultural appreciation for cake as a delightful and uncomplicated treat.

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