Phrasal verb
breeze through
Definition
phrasal verb. to finish a task or an exam very easily and quickly because you are good at it.
phrasal verb. to complete a process or activity with minimal effort or difficulty; implies a high level of competence or a lack of significant obstacles.
Examples
“She will breeze through the test because she studied hard.”
“Most students struggled with the final project, but Mark managed to breeze through it in just one afternoon.”
“Despite the rigorous nature of the selection process, the candidate's extensive experience allowed her to breeze through every interview stage.”
Examples
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.”
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'.
Phrasal verb
Particles
through
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
breeze + through + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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