as easy as shooting fish in a barrel

as easy as shooting fish in a barrel
like shooting fish in a barrel & as easy as shooting fish in a barrel
Rur. ridiculously easy. •

Jane's a good mechanic. Changing a tire is like shooting fish in a barrel, for her.

That comedian has an easy job. Making fun of politicians is like shooting fish in a barrel.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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