(147) a pice of cake ( = as easy as pie)

[williamahn]

     (A) We have to reserch the expression‎ " piece of cake."

               That's weird , right?

         (B) I think your professor was trying to be funny,or ironic.

               Think about it.

         (A) I know, the expression‎ means somthing is easy,

              but finding out where it comes from is not.

          Tip) -- [1] = 노력이 필요없는 아주 쉬운 일을 가르킬때

                           "a piece of cake" 또는 "as easy as pie"라는 표현을 쓴다.

                          케이크나 파이같은 디저트을 먹는것인 만큼이나 쉬운 일 이란 의미로,

                          우리말의 "누어서 떡먹기"에 해당하는 표현이다.

                -- [2] = To be left behind / 뒤처지다.

                          (1) One thing our competition has done is expand into the clothing industry.

                              (우리의 경쟁사는 의류분야로 사업을 확창 하였습니다.)

                          (2) We need to do the same, or we will be left behind.

                              (우리도 똑 같이 하지 않으면 뒤처질거 예요.)

                          (1) You're right. We cann't allow them to have an advantage.

                              ( 맞습니다. 그들이 유리하게 놔들순 없어요.)

               -- [3] = Similar related expressions

                         (1) We are proud of that our company is at the forefront of solar technology.

                             ( 우리 회사가 태양열 부분에서는 선두에 서있음을 자랑스럽게 생각합니다.)

                         (2) Since Michael has been sick, he has a lot of school work to catch up on.

                             ( 마이클이 아픈후로 학교 수업에 많이 뒤 처져있다.)