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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Following that, Allen will sail through clearer skies to the playoffs with the New York Jets and two games against the New England Patriots. Sean Treppedi, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024 Its supporters have expressed confidence that the bill, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support weeks back, would sail through the Senate with bipartisan support. Aris Folley, The Hill, 11 Dec. 2024 But some Trump personnel picks could sail through the Senate process with backing from across the aisle. Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024 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 See all Example Sentences for sail through 

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“Sail through.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sail%20through. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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