smooth sailing
Example Sentences
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It wasn't always smooth sailing, and a leg break while playing for the Republic of Ireland, who he had captained at Euro 2016 the previous year, threatened his career.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“I thought I had taken care of it and was going to have smooth sailing for 8 to 10 years and then get another one of the same thing,” Glannan said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026
But expiration of the waiting period without issue signals smooth sailing ahead.
From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026
Sometimes, the opposite can also hold true: When the bond market is calm, it can signal smooth sailing ahead for stocks.
From MarketWatch • Dec. 22, 2025
"Then smooth sailing, sailor," he said, and slapped me on the back.
From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos
