Learning English Vocabulary English in a Minute: Phrases with 'cake'
Jan 7, 2026
Discover the delightful world of phrases involving 'cake.' Learn what it means when you hear, 'you can't have your cake and eat it too.' Unravel the concept of 'a slice of the cake' as it relates to sharing valuable resources. Dive into how 'the icing on the cake' can enhance or detract from a situation. With practical examples, these idiomatic expressions serve up flavors of language to spice up your conversations!
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What 'Piece Of Cake' Means
- 'A piece of cake' means a task is very easy to do in everyday English.
- The host uses a bike-repair example to show how native speakers describe simple tasks.
Accept Trade-Offs
- Don't expect to do two mutually exclusive things at once when someone says 'you can't have your cake and eat it too'.
- Choose priorities because the phrase teaches that trade-offs are often necessary.
Example: A Slice Of The Cake
- 'A slice of the cake' is used to describe getting a share of profits or something valuable.
- The host gives a company profits example to illustrate workers hoping for their share.