How to Pronounce "clear sailing"
expression
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈseɪɫɪŋ
KLEER SAY-ling
klˈiə/ /sˈeɪlɪŋ
klee-UH SAY-ling
Definition
A situation where things are going smoothly and without any problems or difficulties. Often used metaphorically to talk about work, life, or progress.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɫɪɹ/ /ˈseɪɫɪŋ
British English
klˈiə/ /sˈeɪlɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KLEER SAY-ling
UK
klee-UH SAY-ling
Listen in Context
After the exam, it was clear sailing for the rest of the semester.
Now that the repairs are done, it should be clear sailing.
The first part was hard, but after that it was clear sailing.
Now that the paperwork is finished, it's clear sailing from here on out.