plain sailing

It has not all been plain sailing, of course, since Howe's appointment or the takeover a few weeks prior.

However, it was not plain sailing for Slot and his side as they met the eventual winners PSG in the opening knockout game.

Making the switch from YouTube isn't always plain sailing, though, as shown by Mr Beast's 2024 Amazon Prime show Beast Games.

The group stage had been plain sailing for City, winning all three games, but they fell at the first knockout hurdle following a haphazard defensive display.

However, the trip has not been plain sailing, as they left Colombia for Thailand after witnessing a young girl being held up at gunpoint.