plain sailing

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simple, straightforward, or easy

In another fifty yards there was a second turn, this time toward the left! but it was more of a gentle curve, and we took it without trouble. After that it was plain sailing, though as far as I could know, there might be most anything ahead of us, and my nerves strained to the snapping-point every instant.

The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds
Obsolete spelling of plane sailing
easy unobstructed progress; "after we solved that problem the rest was plain sailing
quiet or uneventful journey; clear course of action
plain sailing
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