Easy as pie Meaning in English
expression
ˈizi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈpaɪ
EE-zee az PY
ˈiːzi/ /ˈæs/ /pˈaɪ
EE-zee as PY
Definition
An informal expression meaning something is very easy to do, with no difficulty at all.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, typically used in spoken English to describe simple tasks or situations. Similar expressions include 'a piece of cake' and 'no sweat'. Usually not used in formal writing.
Spanish: fácil como un pastel - pan comidoPortuguese (BR): fácil como torta - molezaPortuguese (PT): fácil como uma torta - canjaChinese (Simplified): 易如反掌 - 小菜一碟Chinese (Traditional): 易如反掌 - 小菜一碟Hindi: बिल्कुल आसान - बच्चों का खेलArabic: سهل جدًا - بسيط جدًاBengali: একেবারে সহজ - শিশুর কাজRussian: проще простого - проще пареной репыJapanese: とても簡単 - 朝飯前Vietnamese: dễ như ăn bánh - dễ như chơiKorean: 식은 죽 먹기 - 아주 쉬움Turkish: çocuk oyuncağı - çok kolayUrdu: بہت آسان - بچوں کا کھیلIndonesian: mudah sekali - gampang banget
Example Sentences
This homework was easy as pie.
basic
The exam was easy as pie for her.
basic
Fixing this chair is easy as pie.
basic
Honestly, learning to ride a bike was easy as pie for me.
natural
If you know how to use a computer, this software will be easy as pie.
natural
Setting up this printer is easy as pie—just follow the instructions.
natural