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누워서 떡 먹기

nuwoseo tteok meokgi
idiom★Intermediate
informal

To do something very easily or without much effort, often implying that the task is so simple it's like lying down while eating rice cakes (which requires minimal effort).

이 시험은 누워서 떡 먹기다.

This exam is as easy as lying down and eating rice cakes.

그 문제는 누워서 떡 먹기 수준이야.

That problem is as easy as lying down and eating rice cakes.

💡

This idiom is often used to describe tasks that are effortless or require little to no effort.

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Related Phrases

누워서 떡 먹기idiom
To do something very easily
떡 먹기phrase
Eating rice cakes

💡Pro Tip

Usage Context

This idiom is often used to describe tasks that are effortless or require little to no effort. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more common in informal speech.

📖Word Origin

The phrase comes from the idea that eating rice cakes while lying down is an effortless activity, symbolizing something that is very easy to do.

📝Usage Notes

This idiom is commonly used in everyday Korean to describe tasks or situations that are very easy or require minimal effort. It can be used in both formal and informal contexts, though it is more common in informal speech.

Word Breakdown

누워서
while lying down
phrase
+
떡
rice cake
noun
+
먹기
to eat
verb
✎ Noted on May 31, 2026KO → EN

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