Cakewalk
noun
An easy task or victory.
Compared to my last job, this one is a cakewalk.
Often appears as...
- no competition
- it's a cakewalk
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Idiomatic
noun
A 19th-century African American dance performed in complexly marked-off spaces, originating as a mockery of white ballroom dances.
They performed the traditional cakewalk at the celebration.
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Historical
noun
A type of competition where you win cake as a prize, originated from the African-American dance.
Children really love the cakewalk at the school fair.
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Cultural
noun
An easy task or victory.
Compared to my last job, this one is a cakewalk.
Often appears as...
- no competition
- it's a cakewalk
Usage tips
Idiomatic
noun
A 19th-century African American dance performed in complexly marked-off spaces, originating as a mockery of white ballroom dances.
They performed the traditional cakewalk at the celebration.
Usage tips
Historical
noun
A type of competition where you win cake as a prize, originated from the African-American dance.
Children really love the cakewalk at the school fair.
Usage tips
Cultural
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Metaphorical Usage
Metaphorically refers to something extremely easy, requiring little effort.
Preparing dinner was a cakewalk since I had all ingredients ready.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Tone
Used informally, often in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
Don't worry about setting up the tent, it's a cakewalk.
Pro Tip 3/3Underestimation Caution
Be cautious using it so as not to underestimate a task's complexity in serious matters.
I thought the exam would be a cakewalk, but it was actually quite tough.
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and always has to be repurposed. I was one of the lucky ones. My revised dream led me to the work I do training immigrants to run for public office and leading a movement for inclusive democracy. But I don't want you to think it was a cakewalk,
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and always has to be repurposed. I was one of the lucky ones. My revised dream led me to the work I do training immigrants to run for public office and leading a movement for inclusive democracy. But I don't want you to think it was a cakewalk,
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Pooja Hegde
Indian Model
The fact that I have done films down South didn't boost or hamper my chances here. In fact, I was still shooting for both my Telugu films when I met Ashu sir for 'Mohenjo Daro.' During the audition, he gave me five scenes with lengthy dialogues. Once I cleared them, he gave me a song to dance to. So, my Bollywood entry was no cakewalk.
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Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I don't know the definition of a star; I am just an actor. I prefer doing hard work, as I feel luck can't do much in absence of hard work. I am a lazy person - when I entered into this industry, I thought it was a cakewalk, but I have realised it needs a lot of patience and hard work.
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Spencer Paysinger
American Athlete
It's easy to look at South Central and say, 'That's a bad place,' and it's easy to look at Beverly Hills and say, 'It will be a cakewalk,' but it just exposed me to a different set of problems. Both sides relate to each other more than they think.
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Amruta Khanvilkar
Indian Actress
As Maharashtrian actors, we are very conscious about our decisions in Bollywood. It's not cakewalk. Bollywood is vast, and there is a lot of competition. I don't want to be doing something small there.
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Sajid Nadiadwala
Indian Producer
Ninety per cent of the times, filming is a cakewalk. You start it, shoot it and release it without any major hassles. Then comes along one film that gets stuck or faces unusual problems.
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Payal Rohatgi
Indian Actress
Honestly, surviving in 'Bigg Boss' was a cakewalk as compared to staying in 'Survivor,' where we had to live in primitive-age conditions, even generating fire on our own.
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James Gunn
American Director
Let me tell you one thing: there is no more cutthroat place to be than an independent film. Disney is a cakewalk after that - that is no lie.
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Neal Schon
American Musician
When I go out with Journey, it is a complete cakewalk. I can afford my own bus.
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Tina Smith
American Politician
Nobody has a cakewalk to become governor.
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Pooja Hegde
Indian Model
The fact that I have done films down South didn't boost or hamper my chances here. In fact, I was still shooting for both my Telugu films when I met Ashu sir for 'Mohenjo Daro.' During the audition, he gave me five scenes with lengthy dialogues. Once I cleared them, he gave me a song to dance to. So, my Bollywood entry was no cakewalk.
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Emraan Hashmi
Indian Actor
I don't know the definition of a star; I am just an actor. I prefer doing hard work, as I feel luck can't do much in absence of hard work. I am a lazy person - when I entered into this industry, I thought it was a cakewalk, but I have realised it needs a lot of patience and hard work.
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Spencer Paysinger
American Athlete
It's easy to look at South Central and say, 'That's a bad place,' and it's easy to look at Beverly Hills and say, 'It will be a cakewalk,' but it just exposed me to a different set of problems. Both sides relate to each other more than they think.
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Amruta Khanvilkar
Indian Actress
As Maharashtrian actors, we are very conscious about our decisions in Bollywood. It's not cakewalk. Bollywood is vast, and there is a lot of competition. I don't want to be doing something small there.
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Sajid Nadiadwala
Indian Producer
Ninety per cent of the times, filming is a cakewalk. You start it, shoot it and release it without any major hassles. Then comes along one film that gets stuck or faces unusual problems.
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Payal Rohatgi
Indian Actress
Honestly, surviving in 'Bigg Boss' was a cakewalk as compared to staying in 'Survivor,' where we had to live in primitive-age conditions, even generating fire on our own.
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James Gunn
American Director
Let me tell you one thing: there is no more cutthroat place to be than an independent film. Disney is a cakewalk after that - that is no lie.
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Neal Schon
American Musician
When I go out with Journey, it is a complete cakewalk. I can afford my own bus.
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Tina Smith
American Politician
Nobody has a cakewalk to become governor.
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