smooth sailing
idiomatic phrase
: easy progress without impediment or difficulty
After the mix-up was rectified, it was smooth sailing again.—
Mike Brown
Mike BrownHe just kept talking and talking his nonstop sunny talk about what a great summer we were going to have and that he had tons of plans and that we would get caught up as father and son and soon all our rough past would be behind us and we would have nothing but smooth sailing for our future.—Jack Ganto
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Mystik Dan’s journey from the Kentucky Derby winner’s circle in May to Saturday’s Pegasus World Cup Invitational at Gulfstream Park hasn’t exactly been smooth sailing.
—Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The vessel’s size and stability ensure a smooth sailing experience, while its state-of-the-art equipment supports seamless service delivery.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Still, the base case appears to be relatively smooth sailing, thanks mostly to Trump’s pro-business agenda.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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Clark Spencer, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025
The vessel’s size and stability ensure a smooth sailing experience, while its state-of-the-art equipment supports seamless service delivery.
—Ethan Stone, USA TODAY, 5 Jan. 2025
Still, the base case appears to be relatively smooth sailing, thanks mostly to Trump’s pro-business agenda.
—Rob Wile, NBC News, 18 Dec. 2024
Netflix's livestreams haven't always been smooth sailing The streaming giant has had its fair share of livestreaming experiences that went well, including the live roast of legendary NFL quarterback Tom Brady.
—Kaycee Sloan, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Smooth sailing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/smooth%20sailing. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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