Spanish (Castilian) · B2 weather

Ir viento en popa

Literally: "To go wind in stern"

To go swimmingly / progress smoothly and successfully

Example

Nuestro nuevo proyecto de negocios va viento en popa y ya tenemos clientes.

Our new business project is going swimmingly and we already have clients.

Pip says

This is a super positive phrase! Use it when everything in your life or project is moving forward smoothly and successfully.

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