Be plain sailing
phrase
To be very easy and without problems.
After they solved the initial issue with the computer system, it was plain sailing from then on.
Often appears as...
- it will be plain sailing
- once it is plain sailing
Usage tips
Idiomatic,General
phrase
To go smoothly or without hindrance.
Once we finished the hard part of the project, it was plain sailing.
Often appears as...
- after it was plain sailing
- it’s been plain sailing
Usage tips
Idiomatic,General
phrase
To be very easy and without problems.
After they solved the initial issue with the computer system, it was plain sailing from then on.
Often appears as...
- it will be plain sailing
- once it is plain sailing
Usage tips
Idiomatic,General
phrase
To go smoothly or without hindrance.
Once we finished the hard part of the project, it was plain sailing.
Often appears as...
- after it was plain sailing
- it’s been plain sailing
Usage tips
Idiomatic,General
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Language
Used informally among friends or in relaxed settings, not in formal writing or speeches.
Don't worry, once you get the hang of it, driving will be plain sailing.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Tone
Conveys a positive expectation that something will not be difficult.
She said the recipe was easy, so it should be plain sailing for us!
Pro Tip 3/3No Major Issues
Implies that remaining tasks or the path ahead will not have significant problems.
We've finished the toughest part; it's plain sailing now.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Language
Used informally among friends or in relaxed settings, not in formal writing or speeches.
Don't worry, once you get the hang of it, driving will be plain sailing.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Tone
Conveys a positive expectation that something will not be difficult.
She said the recipe was easy, so it should be plain sailing for us!
Pro Tip 3/3No Major Issues
Implies that remaining tasks or the path ahead will not have significant problems.
We've finished the toughest part; it's plain sailing now.
Pro Tip 1/3Casual Language
Used informally among friends or in relaxed settings, not in formal writing or speeches.
Don't worry, once you get the hang of it, driving will be plain sailing.
Pro Tip 2/3Optimistic Tone
Conveys a positive expectation that something will not be difficult.
She said the recipe was easy, so it should be plain sailing for us!
Pro Tip 3/3No Major Issues
Implies that remaining tasks or the path ahead will not have significant problems.
We've finished the toughest part; it's plain sailing now.
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