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plain sailing

a. (context by extension English) simple, straightforward, or easy n. 1 (context nautical English) The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds. 2 (context nautical English) (obsolete spelling of plane sailing English)

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plain sailing

n. easy unobstructed progress; "after we solved that problem the rest was plain sailing" [syn: clear sailing, easy going]

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Plain Sailing (song)

"Plain Sailing" is a song written and recorded by Tracey Thorn.

Usage examples of "plain sailing".

Beside Elspeth you'd not have noticed her, but she was tall and plump enough, with a pudding face and a big mouth, drooping with boredom, and once I'd caught her eye it was plain sailing.

No hanging on to the slack, but plenty of beef into your work for the next few hours and every thing will be plain sailing.

But, of course, it is not all plain sailing, and I find the responsibilities very heavy.

But he had been so sure it would all be plain sailing, and in my cowardice I had allowed myself to be persuaded.