plain sailing

Etymology
From.

(“something that is easy, simple, or straightforward”) is attested slightly later than, and so could have been derived from it.

Noun

 * 1) The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds.
 * 2)  Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
 * 1)  Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
 * 1)  Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
 * 1)  Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
 * 1)  Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
 * 1)  Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.
 * 1)  Something that is easy, simple, or straightforward; something that offers no difficulties or trouble.

Usage notes
It is sometimes difficult to tell which of the two nautical senses is intended in a particular text.

Translations

 * Finnish: sujuva purjehdus
 * Macedonian:


 * Finnish: helppo homma
 * Macedonian: