smooth as oil
The idiom "smooth as oil" is often used metaphorically to describe something or someone that is exceptionally smooth, either physically or in manner.
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Definition
B2General
(common)Exceptionally slick or slippery.
Example
- The surface of the newly polished table was smooth as oil.
B2Communication
(metaphorical)Very suave or persuasive in speech or manner.
Example
- The politician's speech was smooth as oil, convincing many in the audience.
B2Operations
(metaphorical)Functioning with great ease and efficiency.
Example
- The new software update made the system run smooth as oil.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "smooth as oil":
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