What is "It ain't easy being cheesy"?
Here is a strange phrase or an idiom "It ain't easy being cheesy." I don't understand its meaning. Could you help me? In which context can I use it?
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Hi Kikimora! This is an idiom in American English. “Cheesy” often means uncool or silly when not used to talk about food. Yes, this phrase was used in a Cheetos commercial, but it can also be used as a joke. It literally means “It’s hard to be silly.”
not common to use , like silly or may be comes from cheetos' commercial
Cheesy can mean something funny . So it means that it's aint easy being funny
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Cheesy means cheap or of low quality. People can dress or act cheesy as well. Whistling at a beautiful girl is exceptionally cheesy.
The statement is in a joking way cheesy means to be unpleasant
Hi Kikimora! The phrase means that is difficult or hard to be unpleasant/bad/ cheap/ inauthentic/silly.
This phrase simply means that it is not easy being silly or funny. I hope that helps you.
Hello Kikimora, 'cheesy' may mean 1) with a cheese smell and flavour or 2) uncool, embarrassing or imitative. In this phrase it is used as a 'pun' that is a play on words. The word plays both meanings which turns out to be attractive in commercials, ads or slogans. I don't see a context where you can use this phrase unless you are imitating or referriing to the commercial that uses it. Anyway, it is always interesting and ulvery helpful to know where these phrases come from. Greetings,
Though its a commercial but if you get deeper into the message, it may be pointing toward the confidence of the people who are daring enough to be out of style in a way that's embarrassing but funny. It can be sharing the message of accepting everyone for who they are and not to judge them as it says, "it ain't easy being cheesy." Well that was another view, I liked to share with you. Happy days!
its a commercial phrase
It is a phrase created by a cheese flavored snackfood named "cheetos"company to sell their product. However "cheesy" is a rather popular slang term, especially in the U.S. It means to be:overly flamboyant,retro(not in a good way),ridiculously off color. similar terms: campy,tounge in cheek. Use: I liked the movie,It was so cheesy it made me laugh. Remember I am always available to chat 1 on 1 with you,for free in the chat room.If you would like more clarification. Thanks for the question🤩
