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proceed smoothly

[/prəˈsiːd ˈsmuːðli/]
verb phrase
correr sem problemas; desenrolar-se sem dificuldades
1. to continue or advance without obstacles, difficulties, or interruptions
The meeting proceeded smoothly without any major disagreements.
A reunião correu sem problemas sem nenhuma discordância importante.
2. to move forward in a calm and orderly manner
The surgery proceeded smoothly and the patient recovered well.
A cirurgia decorreu sem complicações e o paciente recuperou-se bem.
NYC Slang
it's all good; running smooth
Synonyms
run smoothlygo smoothlyprogress without difficultyadvance without obstaclesflow easily
Antonyms
encounter difficultiesrun into problemsface obstaclesproceed with difficultygo wrong

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correr sem problemas; desenrolar-se bem
most commonly used form
Rio de Janeiro
correr tranquilo; rolar fácil
more informal, colloquial usage
São Paulo
desenrolar sem dificuldades; andar bem
standard business and formal context
Portugal
correr sem problemas; decorrer sem contratempos
formal and literary usage preferred

Related Idioms & Phrases

smooth sailing
without a hitch
like clockwork
run like a well-oiled machine
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