ENGLISH
REFERENCE

breeze through

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to finish a task or an exam very easily and quickly because you are good at it.

phr. v.. to complete a process or activity with minimal effort or difficulty; implies a high level of competence or a lack of significant obstacles.


SIMPLE

She will breeze through the test because she studied hard.

CONTEXTUAL

Most students struggled with the final project, but Mark managed to breeze through it in just one afternoon.

COMPLEX

Despite the rigorous nature of the selection process, the candidate's extensive experience allowed her to breeze through every interview stage.

Particles
through
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
breeze + through + object
Usage

usually followed by a noun representing a challenge, such as a test, interview, or task.

Teaching tip

highlight the metaphorical connection to a 'breeze' (a light wind), suggesting something that moves smoothly and without resistance.

Pitfall

He breezed the exam through.He breezed through the exam.this phrasal verb is inseparable; the object must follow the particle 'through'.

© 2026 English Reference