plain sailing

Example Sentences

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It was never going to be plain sailing.

From BBC

He's a very toxic force in everyone's lives, and so I think we can anticipate that it's not going to be plain sailing for Nate being under Rupert's commands.

From Salon

It may not be plain sailing for all seeking fresh capital.

From Reuters

But returning to the office wasn't all plain sailing.

From BBC

With crude oil volatility soaring, 2023 might be anything but plain sailing for producers and consumers alike.

From Reuters