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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

sail throughacecoast throughwalk it

Antonyms

struggle withfailtoil

Grammar

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
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