smooth sailing

See: PLAIN SAILING.

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[plain] or [smooth sailing] {n. phr.} An uncomplicated, unhampered, or easy course. * /For a graduate of such a famous university as he was, that assignment was plain sailing./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

smooth over

[smooth over] {v.} To make something seem better or more pleasant; try to excuse. * /Bill tried to smooth over his argument with Mary by making her laugh./ Syn.: [GLOSS […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

smooth down

[smooth down] {v.} To make calm; calm down. * /Mrs. Smith's feelings were hurt and we couldn't smooth her down./ A Dictionary of American Idioms

sail under false colors

[sail under false colors] {v. phr.} 1. To sail a ship, often pirate, under the flag of another country. * /The pirate ship flew the American flag until it got […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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