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The meaning of "easy peasy"

" Easy-peasy "
Meaning:
Something that is extremely easy. Often used by children. Sometimes used by adults to demote an achievement that was accomplished with little apparent effort.
Example:
Jenny must have loosened the jar lid. She couldn't get it off but when she gave it to me it just screwed right off. Easy-peasy.
Where did it originate?:
Britain, mid-20th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide, but most common in Britain.
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