How to Pronounce "easy pickings"
expression
ˈizi/ /ˈpɪkɪŋz
EE-zee PIH-kingz
ˈiːzi/ /pˈɪkɪŋz
EE-zee PIH-kingz
Definition
People or things that are very easy to get, attack, win, or take advantage of, often because they are not well protected or prepared.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈizi/ /ˈpɪkɪŋz
British English
ˈiːzi/ /pˈɪkɪŋz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
EE-zee PIH-kingz
UK
EE-zee PIH-kingz
Listen in Context
The fruit on the lower branches is easy pickings.
Small children are easy pickings for the bullies.
The new company saw the old market as easy pickings.
He targets tourists because they're easy pickings for pickpockets.