Easy as Pie
The idiom “easy as pie” is a phrase that means something is very simple or straightforward to do and is an informal phrase common used among native speakers.
Instructions:
Explain the definition and examples below. The go through each of the situations asking the students how difficult they find each situation. First get them to say if they think the situation is "easy as pie", and if not, ask them how difficult the situation is for them. Use follow-up questions to keep the conversation going for each situation.Definition and Examples
The phrase “easy as pie” is often used to express the ease with which a particular task can be accomplished.
Here are a few examples to illustrate the usage of this idiom:
“Making a pie is easy as pie. All you need are a few basic ingredients and some kitchen tools”.
“The math problem seemed difficult at first, but it turned out to be easy as pie once I read the instructions carefully”.
“Finding parking in this neighbourhood is easy as pie. There are always plenty of spots available.”
In each of these examples, the speaker is using the phrase “easy as pie” to express that the task in question is simple and requires little effort.
Situations
- Falling asleep at night
- Waking up in the morning
- Going to the dentist
- Taking a cold shower
- Learning a new language
- Eating healthy
- Exercising regularly
- Keeping a tidy workspace
- Making new friends
- Catching a spider
