Phrasal verb
cruise through
Definition
phrasal verb. to finish a task or pass a test very easily and without much effort.
phrasal verb. 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.
Examples
“She is so smart that she cruises through every math exam.”
“The team managed to cruise through the first round of the tournament without losing a single game.”
“Despite the complexity of the legal framework, the experienced consultant cruised through the compliance audit in record time.”
Examples
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.”
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.
Phrasal verb
Particles
through
Separability
inseparable
Pattern
cruise + through + object
Synonyms
Antonyms
Grammar
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