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breeze along

phr. v..
C1 Advanced Oxford

phr. v.. to move or progress in a fast, relaxed, and easy way.

phr. v.. to move or proceed in a casual, effortless, or rapid manner; often implies a lack of concern or a high degree of confidence.


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.

Particles
along
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
breeze + along
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.

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