idiom
smooth sailing
SMOOTH SAY-ling
smuːð ˈseɪlɪŋListen
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Syllable breakdown
smoothsailing
Dictionary meaning
Progress without difficulties or obstacles.
Examples
- Once the contract was signed, it was smooth sailing from there.
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