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   Plain sail·ing

   /ˌplān ˈsāliNG/

   

   noun

   • 1. used to describe a process or activity that goes well and is easy and uncomplicated: "he is pleased to report that the tour has been plain sailing"

   Word Origin late 17th century: from plain1 + sailing. Compare with later plane sailing, denoting the practice of determining a ship's position on the theory that it is moving on a plane.

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   What does plain sailing mean?

   • ( nautical) The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds. (by extension) Something that is simple, straightforward, or easy; something that offers no troubles or difficulties . He's a straightforward, plain-sailing fellow. “ plain sailing ”, in Lexico, Dictionary.com; Oxford University Press, 2019–2022.

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   What does plane sailing mean?

   • Compare plane sailing. an easy and unobstructed way, course, or plan: As an heir to a large fortune, he looked forward to financial plain sailing. The media could not be loaded, either because the server or network failed or because the format is not supported. Word Of The Day Quiz: More Than Bumbershoots & Malamutes!

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   Why is 'plane sailing' spelled 'plain'?

   • The original expression was, in fact, ‘plane sailing’. Since spelling had not been standardised, the two words ‘plain’ and ‘plane’ were used interchangeably. When the expression made its first appearance in print in the 17th century, the word was spelt ‘plain’ instead of ‘plane’ — and everyone followed suit.

   Know your English: What is the meaning and origin of ‘plain sailing’?

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   Why do sailors say 'plane sailing' and 'plain sailing'?

   • To make calculations simple, sailors assumed that the ship was sailing on a flat or a ‘plane surface’. The original expression was, in fact, ‘plane sailing’. Since spelling had not been standardised, the two words ‘plain’ and ‘plane’ were used interchangeably.

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3. www.phrases.org.uk › meanings › plain-sailingPlain Sailing - Meaning & Origin Of The Phrase - Phrasefinder

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   ‘Plane sailing’ is a simplified form of navigation, in which the surface of the sea is considered to be flat rather than curved, that is, on what mathematicians call a ‘plane surface’.

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   to be easy and without problems: The roads were busy as we drove out of town, but after that it was plain sailing. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. easy. easy I can tell you how to do that - it's easy! simple The recipe is so simple - you just mix all the ingredients together.

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   Plain sailing definition: sailing on waters that are free of hazards or obstructions.. See examples of PLAIN SAILING used in a sentence.

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   Idiom: Plain sailing. Meaning: If something is relatively easy and there are no problems doing it, it is plain sailing. Country: International English | Subject Area: General | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used. Contributor: Richard Flynn.

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   Apr 23, 2023 · Noun [ edit] plain sailing ( uncountable) ( nautical) The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds. ( nautical) Obsolete spelling of plane sailing. (by extension) Something that is simple, straightforward, or easy; something that offers no troubles or difficulties . Adjective [ edit] plain sailing (not comparable)