smooth sailing meaning?

Question

What's the meaning of "smooth sailing" idiom? Please give me some examples!

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

The idiom smooth sailing does not have a verb associated with it so there is no gerund form.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

Smooth sailing can be used formally or informally.
See also:

clear sailing
plain sailing

 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Two sailors are talking about their journey ...

Juan: Wow, that sure was an awesome trip.
Marco: I'm not sure I really appreciated all the storms. It was a little frightening at times.
Juan: We can see our journey's end from here. The sun is shining and the seas are calm. Looks like smooth sailing now.
Marco: Thank goodness!

 

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Two businesswomen are talking ...

Freda: That was a huge effort we made to connect all the players and get them to sit down at the same table.
Barbara: Yes it was! It took us three months of solid work.
Freda: Everyone looked impressed by the proposal. I think they'll all sign the contract.
Barbara: With most of our work finished, it looks like smooth sailing for us.
Freda: I agree. We just need that contract signed.

 

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"smooth sailing"

• smooth and easy, trouble-free progress with an activity or plan
• easy to do or achieve

 
Synonyms: agreeable, basic, cinch, easy, effortless, light, manageable, painless, problem-free, smooth, snap, straightforward, trouble-free, uncomplicated, troublesome