Easy as falling off a log Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈizi/ /ˈæz/, /ˈɛz/ /ˈfɑɫɪŋ/ /ˈɔf/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɔɡ

EE-zee az FALL-ing OFF uh LOG

UK

ˈiːzi/ /ˈæs/ /fˈɔːlɪŋ/ /ˈɒf/ /æɪ/ /lˈɒɡ

EE-zee ASS fAW-ling OFF uh LOG

Definition

This means something is extremely easy to do, almost effortless.

Usage & Nuances

This is an informal, idiomatic expression used for tasks that require little to no effort. Similar phrases: 'piece of cake', 'a walk in the park'. Not commonly used in very formal writing.

• Spanish: más fácil que quitarle un dulce a un niño - facilísimo
• Portuguese (BR): mais fácil que tirar doce de criança - muito fácil
• Portuguese (PT): mais fácil que tirar doce a uma criança - muito fácil
• Chinese (Simplified): 轻而易举 - 非常容易
• Chinese (Traditional): 輕而易舉 - 非常容易
• Hindi: बहुत आसान - बच्चों का खेल
• Arabic: أسهل من شربة ماء - سهل جدًا
• Bengali: অতি সহজ - পানির মত সহজ
• Russian: проще простого - легче лёгкого
• Japanese: 朝飯前（ちょうはんまえ） - 楽勝（らくしょう）
• Vietnamese: dễ như ăn cháo - dễ như chơi
• Korean: 식은 죽 먹기 - 아주 쉬움
• Turkish: çocuk oyuncağı - tereyağından kıl çeker gibi
• Urdu: انتہائی آسان - بچوں کا کھیل
• Indonesian: semudah membalikkan telapak tangan - gampang sekali

Example Sentences

Setting up this phone is easy as falling off a log.

basic

For her, solving this puzzle is easy as falling off a log.

basic

Learning to ride a bike was easy as falling off a log for me.

basic

"Don't worry, fixing your computer will be easy as falling off a log for Alex."

natural

"Honestly, that exam was easy as falling off a log."

natural

The instructions are so clear, it's easy as falling off a log to follow them.

natural