Something extraordinarily simple, effortless, or straightforward to accomplish.
"The chemistry exam was a piece of cake thanks to our study group."
"Do not worry about the tire change; it is a piece of cake."
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Draws vivid metaphors from food, culinary preparation, and agricultural harvests ('cake').
Originated in 19th-century African American cake-walk dances, where couples performing the most graceful promenade were awarded a decorated cake.
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