A walk in the park
/ə wɔːk ɪn ðə pɑːk/informalUK · US
What does “A walk in the park” mean?
A walk in the park means something that is very easy to do
An experienced cook might find dinner for four a walk in the park after catering a wedding. The comparison tells you why it feels easy.
It can reassure someone, but may sound dismissive if they found the same task difficult. The negative form is often used to warn that work will be hard.
When do people say it?
Use it to describe an easy task, often compared with a harder one. “No walk in the park” means something is difficult.
“After the marathon, this short race was a walk in the park.”
Is it formal or informal?
Register: informal. It is most at home in everyday conversation rather than formal writing. Most common in UK and US.
Where does it come from?
A leisurely walk suggests little effort or strain. The phrase applies that relaxed feeling to a task that has nothing to do with walking.
Origin confidence: Disputed; treat with caution
How do you say “A walk in the park” in other languages?
Related idioms
- A piece of cake, Extremely easy.
Last updated 2026-10-01