piece of cake
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Wiktionary (2 definitions)

    –noun
  1. One slice of cake.
  2. A job, task or other activity that is easy or simple to do.

WordNet (1 definition)

    –noun
  1. Any undertaking that is easy to do.

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  • So he went over to the table, took a piece of cake and one of cheese in his fingers, putting them on a plate and carrying to each, until all were served.
    —The Life and Work of Susan B Anthony 01
  • The young fellows had devoured a good half of it and replaced it under the seat of the carriage, when the family came back, caught sight of Heiberg, whom they knew, and invited the young men to have a piece of cake and a glass of wine.
    —Recollections Of My Childhood And Youth
  • Other than the fact that the owner of the truck felt he needed stolen tags, the information wasn't helpful at all: Plate picking would have been a piece of cake in either location.
    —The Best Revenge
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