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smooth sailing
Neutral · CEFR B1
easy, uninterrupted progress without problems
break the back of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to get past the main obstacle so that the remaining work becomes easier
go for broke
Neutral · CEFR B2
to stake everything on one final effort to win or succeed
make a go of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to turn an undertaking into a lasting success
make light work of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to handle a demanding task quickly and effortlessly
make short work of
Neutral · CEFR B2
to finish a task or overcome an opponent with surprising speed and ease
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