like shelling peas
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Repetitive, but very easy.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Do you know that some people, no matter how much money they have or how far medical techniques improve, will never be able to have children while for others it's like shelling peas?
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “like shelling peas” mean?
Repetitive, but very easy.
Is “like shelling peas” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.