Phrase guide

like taking candy from a baby

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

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prep_phrase

Meaning 1

Very easy to achieve.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Qualifier: simile

Examples

  • Taking the money from the safe will be like taking candy from a baby, since I know the combination.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: easy as pie, like shooting fish in a barrel

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 易如反掌 (Yìrúfǎnzhǎng) — easy
  • Chinese Mandarin: 得来全不费功夫 (Dé lái quán bù fèi gōngfū) — easy
  • Polish: jak bułka z masłem — easy
  • Portuguese: como tirar doce de uma criança — easy
  • Swedish: som att stjäla godis från småbarn — easy