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sail through
Also, sail right through. Accomplish quickly and easily, make easy progress through, as in He sailed through the written test in no time, or We sailed right through customs. This expression alludes to a boat moving quickly and easily through the water. [Mid-1900s]
Example Sentences
I'd love to say this game will be much more straightforward for England and that they will sail through but I think we've already learned that it won't be that easy.
It will then sail through the Philippine Sea to Japan, where it will support Japanese authorities in developing the country's F-35 capability, Commodore Blackmore says.
As its two carriers continue to sail through the Pacific, China's military gave an update on Tuesday on its newest carrier, the Fujian.
She sailed through the first inning but struggled in the second against UCLA.
Marlins right-hander Edward Cabrera sailed through 5 2/3 shutout innings, striking out 10 as the Angels’ offense struggled to produce for back-to-back days and tallied just three hits.
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