smooth

Definition

  • verb: to make (something) smooth
  • verb: to make smooth
  • adjective: having a flat, even surface
  • adjective: having a continuous even surface
  • often + 'back' or 'down'

Examples

  • She tried to 'smooth things out' [=end an argument or disagreement] with her daughter-in-law, but the damage was done.

  • They 'smoothed the way' for a quick end to the dispute. [=they made it easier to achieve a quick end to the dispute]

  • Her time at college wasn't all 'smooth sailing'. [=she had some problems/difficulties during her time at college]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) all in, plus a case of champagne to go with your leftover turkey. What do you say? Don't worry about the boy. He drives so smooth, you can boil an egg on the engine. When we bring the car back, I'll peel the egg for ya. Listen, you made me laugh, but I can't let the car go out. (..)
    1992 Scent of a Woman