词组 | sail through something |
释义 | Idiom sail (right) through something Theme: EASY to finish something quickly and easily. (Informal.)The test was not difficult. I sailed right through it.Bob sailed through his homework in a short amount of time. Idiom sail through somethingsail 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 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 through somethingverbSee sail right through something |
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