Synonyms of plain sailing
25 similar words
Another word for plain sailing is child's play. Other synonyms of plain sailing are smooth sailing, walk in the park, bagatelle, waltz and breeze.
Synonyms and similar words for plain sailing
nounSomething that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or...
- child's playSomething particularly easy or simple.
- smooth sailingUsed to describe an activity that is not encountering any problems.
- walk in the parkSomething easy or pleasant.
- bagatelle
- waltz
- breeze
- cakewalkSomething that is easy or simple, or that does not present a great challenge.
- cinch
- doddleA job, task, or other activity that is easy to complete or simple.
- doss
- duck soup
- easy pickingsSomething easily acquired or stolen.
- gimme
- layup
- low-hanging fruitEasily obtained gains; what can be obtained by readily available means.
- no-brainer
- open and shut caseA problem that can be solved quickly and easily.
- picnic
- piece of cakeA job, task or other activity that is pleasant or, by extension, easy or simple.
- piece of piss slang, vulgarSomething easy to achieve.
- slam dunk
- snap
- walkover
- cake and gingerbread obsoleteAn easy or pleasant task or experience; a piece of cake.
- plane sailing archaicA technique for navigation using the assumption that the journey occurs over a plane or flat surface rather than the...
Meaning of plain sailing
- noun The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds.
- noun Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
Questions about synonyms of plain sailing
- What is another word for plain sailing?
- Plain sailing has 25 synonyms on Word.ws, such as child's play, smooth sailing, walk in the park, bagatelle, waltz, breeze, cakewalk and cinch.
- What does plain sailing mean?
- Plain sailing means the navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds.
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