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go unobstructed

[ɡoʊ ˌʌnəbˈstrʌktɪd]
verb phrase
passar desobstruído / seguir sem obstáculos
1. To proceed or move without any barriers, obstacles, or impediments
The traffic flowed smoothly and went unobstructed through the intersection.
O tráfego fluiu suavemente e passou desobstruído pelo cruzamento.
2. To advance or progress without encountering resistance or blockage
The bill went unobstructed through Congress with strong bipartisan support.
O projeto de lei avançou sem obstáculos no Congresso com forte apoio bipartidário.
NYC Slang
go smooth / flow clean
Synonyms
pass freelyproceed without hindranceflow unimpededmove without obstructiongo smoothly
Antonyms
be blockedbe obstructedface barriersencounter resistancebe hindered

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
passar desobstruído / seguir sem obstáculos
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
passar desimpedido / fluir sem entraves
European Portuguese variant, 'desimpedido' is commonly used
São Paulo
passar desobstruído / rodar tranquilo
Informal: 'rodar tranquilo' (to flow smoothly) is colloquial usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

clear the way
smooth sailing
have clear passage
flow without a hitch
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