plain sailing

Noun

uncountable alt-of obsolete broadly

(nautical) The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds. / (nautical) Obsolete spelling of plane sailing

Japanese Meaning

（航海用語）障害や逆風がなく、順調に進む航海 / （旧綴り）plane sailing と同じ意味

After we charted a clear course and avoided the shallows, the next leg of the journey was plain sailing.

航路をはっきりさせて浅瀬を避けた後、旅の次の区間は危険や不利な風のない穏やかな航海だった。

Sense（1）

(nautical) The navigation of waters free from hazards or unfavourable winds.

Sense（2）

(nautical) Obsolete spelling of plane sailing

Sense（3）

(by extension) Something that is simple, straightforward, or easy; something that offers no troubles or difficulties.

Life is not plain-sailing, and writers on Life must not put themselves in antagonism with their subject