Sail through
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Ease and Confidence
Use 'sail through' to express someone did something very easily, often because they were well-prepared or very skilled.
After studying for a week, he sailed through his driving test.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Success
Primarily a casual expression, appropriate for everyday conversation or informal writing.
She sailed through the recipe steps, surprising everyone with her cooking.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
While the verb 'sail' implies movement, 'sail through' figuratively means succeeding easily in this context.
Even with all the distractions, he sailed through the workday.
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