sail through
To do something difficult without any problems, as if it was easy.
Meanings
To pass a test, exam, or interview easily and without difficulty.
"She had studied so hard that she sailed through her driving test on the first attempt."
To progress through a process or competition effortlessly, without obstacles.
"The team sailed through the early rounds of the tournament and reached the final."
To move or pass through a place or situation smoothly and without stopping.
"He sailed through the security checkpoint without being stopped."
Widely used in British and American English. Commonly collocates with exams, interviews, and stages of a process. Almost always implies a positive, smooth outcome.
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