walk in the park

No real challenge

A walk in the park is something easy or pleasant, requiring little effort: After that exam, the interview was a walk in the park.

The phrase draws on the leisurely nature of strolling through a park.

It appears most often in the negative: Raising teenagers is no walk in the park.

easy

breeze

Light, gentle air movement

straightforward · effortless · no-brainer · child's play · piece of cake · pushover · snap · doddle · manageable · uncomplicated

leisurely

stroll

Relaxed walk for enjoyment

promenade · wander · ramble · mosey · jaunt · outing · excursion · constitutional · breath of fresh air · pathway

tranquil

peaceful

Free from disturbance

idyllic · relaxation · quiet · restful · soothing · pastoral · bucolic · undisturbed · gentle · harmonious

pleasant

enjoyable

Providing pleasure or fun

refreshing · carefree · lighthearted · breezy · easygoing · laid-back · unhurried · agreeable · nice · comfortable

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Opposites
difficulty/ease

walk in the parkordeal

Difficult, painful experience

uphill battle · nightmare · trial · struggle · hard slog

pleasantness of experience

walk in the parknightmare

Frightening dream causing wakefulness

hell · trial by fire · agony · gauntlet · tribulation

Family

walk, park, walking, sidewalk, walker, walked, boardwalk, walkers, sleepwalking

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G