Like shooting fish in a barrel Meaning in English
expression
Definition
This expression means something is extremely easy to do, because success is almost guaranteed and there is little challenge.
Usage & Nuances
Informal and often humorous; used for situations where the task is so easy that success requires almost no skill or effort. Synonyms: 'a piece of cake,' 'easy as pie.' Not literal—never about real fish or barrels.
Example Sentences
Getting a good grade on that test was like shooting fish in a barrel.
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Winning that game was like shooting fish in a barrel for our team.
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For her, solving math problems is like shooting fish in a barrel.
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Honestly, fixing that old laptop was like shooting fish in a barrel—it took me five minutes.
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For experienced players, beating that level is like shooting fish in a barrel.
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After training so hard, finishing the race felt like shooting fish in a barrel.
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