1 C1 idiomatic neutral
to succeed in getting past a stage, test, person, or obstacle very easily
"She breezed past the interview and got the job the same day."
inseparable
breeze past
C1 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive
to pass someone or something very easily, quickly, or confidently
In plain English
to go past something with no trouble
What does "breeze past" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 C1 neutral
to move physically past someone or something quickly and casually
"He breezed past me in the hallway without even looking up."
inseparable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
to move past like a light wind
Actually means
to go past something with no trouble
Usage tip
Often used figuratively for exams, stages, checks, or opponents; it can also describe physically moving past someone in a quick, relaxed way.
Words that pair with "breeze past"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
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How to conjugate "breeze past"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
breeze past
I/you/we/they
3rd person
breezes past
he/she/it
Past simple
breezed past
yesterday
Past participle
breezed past
have + pp
-ing form
breezing past
continuous
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