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advance without obstacles

[/ədˈvæns wɪðˈaʊt əbˈstækəlz/]
verb phrase
avançar sem obstáculos
1. To move forward or make progress unimpeded; to proceed without encountering barriers or hindrances
The project advanced without obstacles and was completed ahead of schedule.
O projeto avançou sem obstáculos e foi concluído antes do prazo.
2. To progress smoothly in a career, relationship, or endeavor without facing resistance
Her career advanced without obstacles due to her exceptional talent.
Sua carreira avançou sem obstáculos devido ao seu talento excepcional.
NYC Slang
cruise without a hitch
Synonyms
progress unhinderedmove forward smoothlyproceed without impedimentforge aheadmake headway
Antonyms
face obstaclesencounter resistancebe hinderedbe impededstruggle forward

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
avançar sem obstáculos
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ir em frente sem problemas
Common colloquial alternative
Portugal
avançar sem entraves
Preferred usage with 'entraves' (hindrances)

Related Idioms & Phrases

have a clear path
smooth sailing
clear the way
have the green light
no stone unturned
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