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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.
Examples
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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Had a good war
Meaning
To have been successful during a military campaign.
Examples
Grandad never talked about it but we found a string of WWII bravery medals when he died – he must have had a good war.
Where did it originate?
Britain, 20th century.
Where is it used?
Mostly Britain.
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