smooth sailing

Noun

Meaning

smooth sailing (uncountable)

(idiomatic, uncountable) Used to describe an activity that is not encountering any problems.
Synonym: plain sailing
It's all been smooth sailing; everything has gone exactly according to plan.
We had some problems at the very beginning, but it's been smooth sailing since the second week or so.

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Examples

After all, accountability should be equal for all, as it is the supremacy of law and upholding the constitution that guarantees smooth sailing for nations everywhere. Source: Internet

Apparently, it was love at first sight for the pair – but not necessarily smooth sailing as Leon’s Jewish family weren’t too keen on June’s Catholic upbringing. Source: Internet

Battery testing will take time, but so far, it's smooth sailing. Source: Internet

However, their return could be far from smooth sailing as their work at the White House has alienated several left-leaning former pals and Ivanka's best friend has warned they will find the move socially 'difficult'. Source: Internet

However, a good medical company truly is the difference between smooth sailing and insurance disasters down the line. Source: Internet

However, it's not all smooth sailing as a new suitor — Lara Jean's childhood best friend John Ambrose (Jordan Fisher) — comes to shake things up after receiving one of her love letters. Source: Internet

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