sail through
idiom
: to move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way
The ball sailed through the open window.
The bill sailed through the legislature with only token opposition.
She sailed through the exam/course.
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CNTs are about a nanometer in diameter, and electrons sail through them.
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IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
Of course, that one wrong move of splitting the vote and watching Sam sail through Tribal Council would then transpire just a few hours later.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Gaetz has subsequently withdrawn himself from consideration, and has been replaced by another Floridian, ex-Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who should be far more palatable to the Senate, and sail through confirmation.
—Michael Zais, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
Following that, Allen will sail through clearer skies to the playoffs with the New York Jets and two games against the New England Patriots.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 12 Dec. 2024
Of course, that one wrong move of splitting the vote and watching Sam sail through Tribal Council would then transpire just a few hours later.
—Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
Gaetz has subsequently withdrawn himself from consideration, and has been replaced by another Floridian, ex-Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, who should be far more palatable to the Senate, and sail through confirmation.
—Michael Zais, Orlando Sentinel, 24 Nov. 2024
Following that, Allen will sail through clearer skies to the playoffs with the New York Jets and two games against the New England Patriots.
—Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Sail through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sail%20through. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.
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