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[pigtw]

Dear teachers:

I posted this question before, but no one respond.

It would be really helped if someone tell me the origin, or how to look it up!

Thanks a lot.

---below is the previous post---

I am curious about how the phrase "a piece of cake" comes out.

Is there any reasons or origins?

Or just because having a piece of cake is really easy and therefore, you don't even have to make effort?



Thanks for your kindly response.

Kevin.

[peterteacher]

Maybe no one knows! I certainly don't, I just always assumed, like you, that eating a piece of cake was a fun and easy thing to do.

You might be able to find the answer somewhere if you look long enough. However, you can't always be sure of what you hear. There are many myths surrounding the origin of English's favourite swear-word for example

In short, you'll go crazy trying to find the meaning or etymology behind many idioms. If there is a credible story, good. If not, don't worry too much.

Here's something that might help you on your search for "a piece of cake" though: http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/817699

Good luck!
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[pigtw]

That really helped a lot!!

I really appreciate your response for my doubt.

And I will keep your advice in mind.

Thanks so much.

Kevin.