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Region: US | Usage example: The new feature is as easy as falling off a log.

As easy as falling off a log

Meaning

Extremely easy to do.

Usage

Used when describing simple tasks.

Origin & History

Origins and dates here are approximate summaries. Many idioms have disputed or unknown origins, and not every date has been checked against a historical dictionary, so treat specific dates and stories as a starting point rather than a citation.

Falling from a log happens effortlessly.

Used in American slang since the 19th century.