Phrase guide

like a knife through butter

prep_phrase · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

With great ease and effectiveness.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: simile

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: like a hot knife through butter

Antonyms: none provided

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 遊刃有餘 /游刃有余 (yóurènyǒuyú) — with great ease
  • Finnish: kuin kuuma veitsi voihin — with great ease
  • German: wie durch Butter — with great ease
  • Polish: jak ryba w wodzie — with great ease