15 Ways to Say “It’s Easy” in English
Hello English learners! Welcome to a new lesson. If you revise useful English phrases regularly, you’ll soon notice that your listening, speaking, and writing start to improve naturally. Knowing natural idioms and everyday expressions helps you sound clearer, more confident, and more fluent. In today’s lesson, we’ll look at 15 ways to say “it’s easy” in English. Most of these expressions are informal and are used in everyday conversation — perfect for understanding native speakers and sounding more natural yourself.
1. A breeze
Meaning: Something that is very easy to do.
I used to live in France, so my French exam was a breeze.
2. As easy as ABC
Meaning: Very easy to understand or do.
These instructions are so clear — using the app is as easy as ABC.
3. As easy as falling off a log
Meaning: Extremely easy and requiring no skill or effort.
The job at the factory was as easy as falling off a log, although it was a bit boring.
4. A bed of roses
Meaning: An easy or comfortable situation (often used in negative sentences).
Working in a hospital is not a bed of roses.
5. Child’s play
Meaning: Something that is effortless or very easy.
After twenty years as a chef, cooking for a hundred people is child’s play for Anna.
6. Do something with your eyes closed
Meaning: To do something very easily because you are experienced at it.
I’ve done this exercise so many times that I could do it with my eyes closed.
7. Easy as pie
Meaning: Very easy. 15 Ways to Say “It’s Easy”
With this recipe book, cooking healthy meals is as easy as pie.
8. Easy-peasy
Meaning: Very easy; not difficult at all.
(From the full expression “easy-peasy, lemon squeezy”)
(From the full expression “easy-peasy, lemon squeezy”)
Passing the driving test was easy-peasy for Martin.
9. Idiot-proof
Meaning: Extremely easy to use or understand; designed so mistakes are unlikely.
Usage note: Informal and potentially offensive — avoid in exams or polite situations.
Usage note: Informal and potentially offensive — avoid in exams or polite situations.
The instructions were idiot-proof, even for first-time users.
10. Money for old rope
Meaning: Money earned for doing something very easy.
Usage note: Common in British English.
Usage note: Common in British English.
Sean worked as a student librarian — it was money for old rope.
11. It’s no bother
Meaning: Used to say that doing something for someone is easy and not a problem.
I’ll water your plants while you’re away. It’s no bother at all.
12. No muss, no fuss
Meaning: Something can be done easily, without extra effort or complications.
Just press this button and the machine starts — no muss, no fuss.
13. No sweat
Meaning: Used to say that something is easy to do.
Don’t worry about the test — it was no sweat.
14. A piece of cake
Meaning: Something that is very easy. 15 Ways to Say “It’s Easy”
For my dad, driving a lorry is a piece of cake.
15. A walk in the park
Meaning: Something that is easy and pleasant to do.
For someone with your experience, writing this report will be a walk in the park.
Final tip for learners
Many of these expressions are informal, so they’re perfect for speaking, listening, and everyday English. For exams like B2 First or C1 Advanced, use them carefully and make sure the tone is appropriate.
Try choosing two or three expressions and using them in your own sentences today — that’s how they stick.
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