Grease the skids In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "grease the skids", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-10-07 04:10

Meaning of Grease the skids

Grease the skids informal verb phrase

To help something run or work smoothly or successfully; to facilitate something

I hope the locals will grease the skids for the work of researchers.

We have all the facilities ready to grease the skids for the project.

Other phrases about:

(as) smooth as a baby's bottom

Completely smooth

soft life

A comfortable and easy life

smooth the path/way

To facilitate something by removing problems 

(as) slick as a whistle

1. (adj) (Used to describe one's manner or movement) fast, smooth, or skillful.
2. (adv) Fast, skillfully, or smoothly.

(as) smooth as glass

1. Used to indicate the water in a state of calm and tranquility.
2. Used to indicate some solid surface that is very smooth.
 

Grammar and Usage of Grease the skids

Verb Forms

  • grease the skids
  • greased the skids
  • greases the skids
  • greasing the skids

The verb "grease" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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