Meaning & use
cinch
Something that is very easy to do or certain to happen.
See it in a sentence
Passing the driving test was a cinch after all those practice lessons.
With her experience, closing the deal was a cinch compared to earlier negotiations.
A note on using this word
Cinch is informal; in more formal writing prefer simple or straightforward.
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To make something certain or to secure it firmly, such as a belt or agreement.
The last-minute goal cinched the championship for the home team.
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