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Duck Soup

What Does "Duck Soup" Mean?

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"Duck soup" is an English idiom. It means "something that is very easy to do."

Examples in Sentences

Here are three examples of the idiom "duck soup" used in a sentence:
  • The math test was duck soup for her.
  • This task is duck soup compared to the last project we handled.
  • He found the puzzle to be duck soup and completed it quickly.
meaning for duck soup

What Is an Idiom?

An idiom is a commonly used expression whose meaning does not relate to the literal meaning of its words. In other words, if you were to translate "Duck Soup" word for word, there is no guarantee the translation would help you to understand the meaning.

An idiom often includes a cultural or historical context that makes it difficult for non-native English speakers to understand. A phrase is classified as an idiom when a direct translation of the words does not reveal the meaning. Most idioms rely on shared knowledge or experiences known only to a specific community.

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