straight sailing

Example Sentences

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At one o'clock I left this orgie of German terrorism in a train, and from thence to Calais all was straight sailing.

From Diary of the Besieged Resident in Paris by Labouchere, Henry

But it was not all straight sailing ahead.

From The Chauffeur and the Chaperon by Anderson, Karl

And where does he keep the figures that ain't straight sailing?

From The Last Chronicle of Barset by Trollope, Anthony

After these antics, I decreased the extent of the possible change in the form of wing-surface, so as to allow only straight sailing or only long curves in turning.

From A History of Aeronautics by Vivian, Evelyn Charles

It was straight sailing then with Ellyson Creek to the right and Sharps Creek to the left.

From The Stronghold A Story of Historic Northern Neck of Virginia and Its People by Haynie, Miriam