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breeze through

B2 neutral inseparable transitive/intransitive

to do or pass something easily and without difficulty

In plain English

to finish something very easily

What does "breeze through" mean?

2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.

1 B2 idiomatic neutral

to complete or pass an activity, test, or process very easily

"Mina breezed through the maths test in twenty minutes."

inseparable
2 C1 neutral

to move quickly and easily through a place

"Tourists breezed through the museum entrance before the crowds arrived."

inseparable

Literal vs figurative

Words literally mean

to move through like a light wind

Actually means

to finish something very easily

Usage tip

Very common with tests, exams, interviews, and tasks. It usually suggests confidence and little effort.

Words that pair with "breeze through"

Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.

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How to conjugate "breeze through"

The five tense forms you'll use most often.

Base
breeze through
I/you/we/they
3rd person
breezes through
he/she/it
Past simple
breezed through
yesterday
Past participle
breezed through
have + pp
-ing form
breezing through
continuous

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