easy case

[ˈiːzi keɪs]
noun phrasepl: easy cases
caso fácil
1. A legal matter or situation that is straightforward to resolve with little complexity or difficulty
The contract dispute turned out to be an easy case for the lawyer to win.
A disputa contratual se mostrou um caso fácil para o advogado ganhar.
2. A problem, task, or situation that requires minimal effort or skill to solve
Fixing that computer bug was an easy case compared to the last one.
Corrigir aquele erro de computador foi um caso fácil comparado ao último.
3. A person or situation that is simple to manage or deal with
That client is an easy case; they never complain about our work.
Esse cliente é um caso fácil; nunca reclama do nosso trabalho.
The term is widely used in both American legal and business contexts to describe matters requiring minimal effort. In Brazil, 'caso fácil' is commonly used in legal, academic, and professional environments, particularly in law firms and business discussions. The phrase reflects a pragmatic approach to problem-solving common in both American and Brazilian professional cultures.
NYC Slang
walk in the park, piece of cake, breeze
Synonyms / Sinônimos
simple matterstraightforward casepiece of cakeno-brainerwalk in the park
Antonyms / Antônimos
difficult casehard casecomplex matterchallenging situationtough problem

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
caso fácil
Standard usage in legal and general contexts
São Paulo
caso tranquilo
Alternative informal expression meaning a peaceful/easy case
Portugal
caso fácil
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; also 'processo simples' in legal contexts

Related Words

case lawlegal caselawsuitlitigationcourt case

Related Idioms & Phrases

easy case to crack
open and shut case
a walk in the park
piece of cake
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