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smooth operator

idiom

A person who accomplishes tasks with efficiency and grace, especially one with verbal skills who is persuasive in interpersonal relationships, negotiation, etc.


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  1. 01

    silky smooth

    Extremely smooth

  2. 02

    smooth down

    To render smooth, to remove roughness from

  3. 03

    smooth sailing

    Used to describe an activity that is not encountering any problems.

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