SAIL (RIGHT) THROUGH SOMETHING

sail (right) through something: translation

1.Lit.to travel through something in a boat or ship. •

The line of boats sailed right through the Grenadines in the daylight hours.

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We sailed through the narrows without a pilot.

2.Fig.to go through something very quickly and easily. •

The kids just sailed right through the ice cream and cake. There was not a bit left.

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You have sailed through your allowance already.

3.Fig.to get through a procedure, evaluation, or vote quickly and easily. •

The proposal sailed through the committee with no debate.

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I hope that this matter sails through quickly.