词组 | sail through |
释义 | Idiom sail throughsail through (something) 1. to go quickly and smoothly through something. In the early evening light, we watched bats sail through the air, scooping up insects. 2. to easily succeed in something. The new voting machines sailed through their first election day test last Tuesday. Etymology: based on the idea of a boat sailing smoothly on the water Phr V sail through sails, sailing, sailed sail through (sth) to succeed very easily, especially in a test, examination etc.Rachel sailed through all her exams with top marks. sail through • sail through sth to pass a test or examination very easily and successfully, or to deal with a difficult experience easily without having any problems: After sailing through her bronze and silver swimming awards, Fiona started working towards the gold. Some women find pregnancy very traumatic, while others sail through without any problems at all. sail through (something)1. To deplete, use up, or go through something very quickly and easily. We're sailing through the milk—I already need to pick up another gallon. I'm laid up in bed sick, so I've been sailing through all 10 seasons of the show. 2. To complete, accomplish, or progress through something quickly and with ease. I don't know why I was so worried; I sailed through the test! I have both an EU and US passport, so I always sail through customs no matter which direction I'm traveling. sail (right) through something1. Lit. to travel through something in a boat or ship. The line of boats sailed right through the Grenadines in the daylight hours. We sailed through the narrows without a pilot. 2. Fig. to go through something very quickly and easily. The kids just sailed right through the ice cream and cake. There was not a bit left. You have sailed through your allowance already. 3. Fig. to get through a procedure, evaluation, or vote quickly and easily. The proposal sailed through the committee with no debate. I hope that this matter sails through quickly. sail throughAlso, sail right through. Accomplish quickly and easily, make easy progress through, as in He sailed through the written test in no time, or We sailed right through customs. This expression alludes to a boat moving quickly and easily through the water. [Mid-1900s] sail throughv. 1. To pass through something quickly and without pausing or lingering: The car sailed through the red light. 2. To make progress with something quickly and easily: Because I had studied for so long, I was able to sail through the exam. |
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