Phrasal verb
breeze along
Definition
phrasal verb. to move or progress in a fast, relaxed, and easy way.
phrasal verb. to move or proceed in a casual, effortless, or rapid manner; often implies a lack of concern or a high degree of confidence.
Examples
“The cyclists breeze along the coastal road.”
“While everyone else was stressed about the deadline, she seemed to breeze along without a care.”
“The narrative tends to breeze along at a brisk pace, occasionally sacrificing depth for the sake of momentum.”
Examples
simple
“The cyclists breeze along the coastal road.”
contextual
“While everyone else was stressed about the deadline, she seemed to breeze along without a care.”
complex
“The narrative tends to breeze along at a brisk pace, occasionally sacrificing depth for the sake of momentum.”
Usage
often used to describe physical movement or the easy progress of a task or project.
Teaching tip
connect this to the noun 'breeze' (a light wind) to help students visualize the effortless, airy nature of the movement.
Pitfall
He breezes along to the work.
He breezes along at work.
the phrase describes the manner of movement or progress, so the following preposition must match the context of the activity.
Phrasal verb
Particles
along
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
breeze + along
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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