smooth sailing meaning in Hindi

smooth sailing in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC CGL 2021 T-1 Idioms & Phrases

   Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
   Smooth sailing

   APlain dressBCalm weatherCComfortable placeDEasy progress
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: D) Easy progress

   Explanation:
   Correct Answer: Easy progress
   📘 Meaning of “Smooth Sailing”:
   • Literal image: A boat sailing without turbulence or storms
   • Idiomatic meaning: A situation or task that goes on without difficulty or obstacles
   → (आसानी से प्रगति होना / कार्य सरलता से पूरा होना)
   ❌ Evaluation of Other Options:
   • Plain dress – ❌
   ✖ Literal and unrelated
   • Calm weather – ❌
   ✖ While it’s the literal origin, it’s not the idiomatic meaning
   • Comfortable place – ❌
   ✖ Not contextually accurate
   • Easy progress – ✅
   ✔ Correct idiomatic meaning
   🟢 So, the meaning of “Smooth sailing” is: Easy progress,
   used to describe a task or journey that proceeds effortlessly or without problems.

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Has smooth sailing been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – smooth sailing has been asked in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2021 T-1.

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