# cruise through

CEFR B2 · Phrasal verb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/cruise-through
Updated: 2026-04-24

## Definition

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

For teachers: 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.

## Pitfalls

- Not "He cruised through of the test." but "He cruised through the test." — the preposition 'of' is not used; the object follows the particle 'through' directly.

## Usage notes

- 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.

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