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cruise through

phr. v..
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford

phr. v.. to finish a task or pass a test very easily and without much effort.

phr. v.. to progress through a challenge or process with ease and minimal exertion; often implies a lack of significant obstacles or a high level of competence.


SIMPLE

She is so smart that she cruises through every math exam.

CONTEXTUAL

The team managed to cruise through the first round of the tournament without losing a single game.

COMPLEX

Despite the complexity of the legal framework, the experienced consultant cruised through the compliance audit in record time.

Particles
through
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
cruise + through + object
Usage

usually followed by a noun representing a challenge, such as an exam, interview, or competition.

Teaching tip

contrast with 'struggle through' to highlight the lack of effort; the metaphor comes from a vehicle moving at a steady, easy speed without needing full power.

Pitfall

He cruised through of the test.He cruised through the test.the preposition 'of' is not used; the object follows the particle 'through' directly.

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