Question

Choose the alternative which expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.

A piece of cake

• A. A difficult task
• B. A special person
• C. A memorable event
• D. An easy task

Answer 1

The correct option is D An easy task

An idiom is a group of words whose meaning has been established through time and which cannot be deduced from the meaning of the individual words. The meaning is not literal.

Going by this explanation, the expression "a piece of cake" has nothing to do with celebrating a memorable event, such as someone's birthday. It has nothing to do with a person. Thus, options B and C are incorrect.

Option D is correct as the idiom means something that is easily achieved. Thus, an easy task.

Option C is incorrect as it is the complete opposite in meaning of the given idiom.