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- 2020.11.23 a piece of cake
English on the Media2023. 8. 20. 04:35
Idiom2020. 11. 23. 06:07
[ Origin ]
It is believed that this phrase was invented in the 1870s during slavery in the southern states of America. As part of a dance or celebration organized by slave owners, black slaves would compete in cake walks performing a dance which imitated and subtly mocked the elaborate and ostentatious gestures of the white slave owners. The most elegant couple/team would be given a cake as an award. It seems that the white slave owners didn't understand that they were being mocked in these elaborate cake walk dances, and took great delight in watching their slaves emulating their refined behavior. The piece of cake that was awarded as the prize to the best couple/team, came to be known among the blacks as something very easy to obtain.
[ Examples ]
1. Don't worry, Sophie. This job interview will be a piece of cake for you. You have all the skills they need and I think you're absolutely the best candidate.
2. They said the test would be difficult, but it was a piece of cake. I'll pass with no problem at all.
3. Don't think that this term's work will be a piece of cake. You'll have to study hard to get good grades.
[ Study more ]
- taking candy from a baby 쉬운 일
- a walk in the park 쉬운 일
- take the cake/biscuit 최악이다
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