English vocabulary for the advanced English language learner. Topic of lesson 2: Idioms and sayings that mean “easy”.
Vocabulary:
able to do something with one’s eyes closed: able to do something very easily, even without having to think about it or look at it. (Also literal. Also with can. Always affirmative.)
It’s easy. I can do it with my eyes closed. _ I can clean the house with my eyes closed! It’s easy!
rocket scientist: (Slang) brainiac, very intelligent and brilliant person, genius
child´s play: something very easy to do. The test was child’s play to her. Finding the right street was child’s play with a map.
More ways to say “easy” in English
| Expression | Example |
|---|---|
| a piece of cake | The exam was a piece of cake. |
| child’s play | For her, fixing computers is child’s play. |
| a walk in the park | The hike wasn’t a walk in the park. |
| (can do it) with my eyes closed | I can make this recipe with my eyes closed. |
| it’s not rocket science | Relax – using the app isn’t rocket science. |
| no sweat | “Can you help me?” – “No sweat!” |
Practice
- Don’t worry, setting up the printer is ______ – anyone can do it.
- “Thanks for helping!” – “______!”
- I’ve driven this road so many times I could do it ______.
Answers: 1. not rocket science / child’s play / a piece of cake 2. No sweat 3. with my eyes closed
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