cinch
word
/ˈsɪntʃ/
sinch
/sˈɪntʃ/
sinch
Definition
A 'cinch' means something that is very easy to do. It can also refer to a strap that holds a saddle on a horse.
Usage & Nuances
Informal American English. Most often used as 'it's a cinch' for easy tasks; rarely used as a verb meaning 'to fasten tightly.' As a noun for the horse strap, mostly heard in western contexts.
Spanish: pan comido - asunto fácil - cincha (de caballo)Portuguese (BR): moleza - barbada - tarefa fácil - cilha (de cavalo)Portuguese (PT): fácil - tarefa fácil - cilha (de cavalo)Chinese (Simplified): 小事 - 容易的事 - 轻而易举Chinese (Traditional): 小事 - 容易的事 - 輕而易舉Hindi: बहुत आसान चीज़ - पक्की बातArabic: سهل جداً - أمر مضمون - حزام السرجBengali: খুব সহজ কাজ - কাঁধের বাঁধন (ঘোড়ার জিনের জন্য)Russian: пустяковое дело - подпруга (седла)Japanese: 朝飯前 - シンチ（鞍の締め紐）Vietnamese: việc dễ như chơi - đai yên (ngựa)Korean: 식은 죽 먹기 - 안장 밴드Turkish: çocuk oyuncağı - eyer kayışıUrdu: بہت آسان کام - زین کی پٹیIndonesian: sangat mudah - tali pelana
Example Sentences
The test was a cinch for her.
basic
This math problem is a cinch.
basic
Use the cinch to tighten the saddle.
basic
Getting everyone to agree was a cinch compared to last time.
natural
Don't worry, fixing it will be a cinch!
natural
Once you practice a bit, riding a horse is a cinch.
natural