plain sail·ing
plain sail·ing/ˌplān ˈsāliNG/
noun
used to describe a process or activity that goes well and is easy and uncomplicated.
"he is pleased to report that the tour has been plain sailing"
synonyms: uncomplicated, straightforward, simple, easy, effortless, painless, undemanding, unexacting, elementary, a five-finger exercise, child's play, routine, as easy as falling off a log, as easy as pie, as easy as ABC, a piece of cake, a cinch, a snip, easy-peasy, no sweat, a doddle, money for old rope, money for jam, kids' stuff, a breeze, a doss, a cakewalk, duck soup, a snap, a bludge, a snack, a piece of old tackle
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The meaning of PLAIN SAILING is smooth sailing. How to use plain sailing in a sentence.
Aug 28, 2024 · to be easy and without problems: The roads were busy as we drove out of town, but after that it was plain sailing.
noun ... an easy and unobstructed way, course, or plan: As an heir to a large fortune, he looked forward to financial plain sailing.
1. Nautical sailing on waters that are free of hazards or obstructions. Compare plane sailing. 2. an easy and unobstructed way, course, or plan.
advance, advancement, forward motion, onward motion, procession, progress, progression. the act of moving forward (as toward a goal)
View definitions for plain sailing. plain sailing. noun as in easy path. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Weak matches. easy going · easy progress · easy ride ...
Jul 17, 2024 · BE PLAIN SAILING meaning: to be very easy. Learn more.
Oct 28, 2013 · (L Shravanthi, Pune) The expression is mostly used in informal contexts to mean 'smooth and easy progress'.
The meaning of PLAIN SAIL is the ordinary working canvas of a sailing ship usually including topgallant sails, royals, and a flying jib.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word plain sailing, one of which is labelled obsolete. See 'Meaning & use' for definitions.