EASY AS PIE Definition & Meaning

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Also, easy as falling or rolling off a log . Capable of being accomplished with no difficulty, as in This crossword puzzle is easy as pie . The first term presumably alludes to consuming pie (since making pie requires both effort and expertise). The variants most likely allude to standing on a log that is moving downstream, a feat in which falling off is a lot easier than remaining upright. Mark Twain had it in A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court (1889): “I could do it as easy as rolling off a log.” The first colloquial term dates from the early 1900s, the colloquial variants from the 1830s. For a synonym, see piece of cake .

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And there you have it—making a perfect cherry pie might not be quite as easy as pie, but with these expert tips, you’ll be well on your way to creating a slice worthy of Agent Cooper himself.

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Easy as pie: Now that expression transports me back to my childhood.

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Such sayings peppered conversations when I was little, and easy as pie is the first I remember thoroughly understanding.

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Armed with the wisdom gleaned from a lifetime of hearing and saying, easy as pie, I decided to make a Cranberry Chiffon one for Thanksgiving last month.

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I had plenty of context clues to help my young mind sort it all out, but easy as pie was a great visual for me and such an apt cliche.

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