sail through

idiom

: to move or proceed through in an easy, quick, and smooth way

The ball sailed through the open window.

The bill sailed through the legislature with only token opposition.

She sailed through the exam/course.

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The ship was scheduled to originally sail through The Bahamas, visiting Bimini and Freeport, together with a trip to Royal Caribbean's private island at CocoCay. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 One of his best throws was an incompletion, a go route for Josh Reynolds in the end zone that appeared to sail through the receiver’s hands. —

Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 11 Aug. 2024 But with contested Congressional seats up for grabs this year, if either party has the House, Senate and President, tax changes could sail through. —

Robert W. Wood, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Despite their differences, the animals work together to sail through mystical overflowing landscapes, navigating the challenges and dangers of adapting to this new world. —

Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 12 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sail through