事情進行得很順利,Smooth sailing
Smooth sailing原來是指航海一帆風順,但也引申為事情進行得很順利。
★ Although the first few days were difficult, it's smooth sailing from here on.
(錯)開始幾天不順,我們就改搭船了。
(對)開始幾天很難,現在開始就很順利了。
除了smooth sailing,也可以clear sailing或plain sailing。
A:「Hey how's it going?」
最近如何?
B:「Surprisingly, it's all been smooth sailing.」
很意外地,一切都順利。