plain sailing
бриз, вітерець, легіт
прогулка в парке, пустяк, щёлкать как семечки
Spaziergang, Zuckerschlecken
The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable windsThe navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds.
/ˌpleɪn ˈseɪlɪŋ/
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds.
(figuratively, uncountable)Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
More definitions
- easy unobstructed progress
Origin
From plain (adjective) + sailing.From plain (adjective) + sailing.
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Synonyms
28 synonymsbreezeA2picnicA1snapB2child's playsmooth sailingwalk in the parkbagatellewaltzcake and gingerbreadcakewalkcinchdoddledossduck soup
Close in meaning
- easy unobstructed progress:clear sailingeasy going
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable