Idiom
easy as pie
Used to say that something is very easy to do or understand.
Meanings
Extremely easy; requiring little effort or skill.
Definition
“Easy as pie” is an idiom meaning something requires very little effort or skill. People use it to emphasize that a task is simple and not stressful. It is often said in casual conversation after succeeding quickly or when reassuring someone.
Examples
- Once you learn the shortcut, the whole process is easy as pie.
- The instructions looked intimidating, but the setup was easy as pie.
- For her, mental math is easy as pie.
- After a few practice runs, parking the trailer was easy as pie.
Common mistake
Learners sometimes use “easy like pie” instead of the correct fixed form “easy as pie.”
More at B1 level
More idiom (adjective phrase)s
- cheap as chips Very cheap; costing very little money.
- chuffed to bits Very pleased and proud about something.
- right as rain Completely well again, or in perfect condition.
- thick as two short planks Extremely stupid or slow to understand.
- all mouth and no trousers Someone who talks confidently about what they will do but does not take action.