easy sledding

Idioms

Effortless progress, as in It's easy sledding from here on. This expression alludes to coasting smoothly down a hill and was first recorded as smooth sledding in 1898. Also see the antonym tough sledding.

Example Sentences

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The Terrapins’ 21 first-quarter points were the most in any bowl in program history and made things easy, sledding the rest of the way.

From Washington Times

He’ll have easy sledding in Week 10 against a Jaguars team that is a top-five matchup for opposing wide receivers in our proprietary matchup tool.

From Seattle Times

"It hasn’t been easy sledding for Charlie, either. He’s been through adversity and things, different stuff. And to keep going at it like he is right now is just a testament to him and how he takes care of himself."

From Fox News

But Beckham Jr. doesn’t think it’s going to be easy sledding for the defending Super Bowl champions.

From Fox News

“I think it sent a message to them that you know, third down wasn’t going to be easy sledding today, and we needed it,” Tomlin said.

From Washington Post

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