Example: La fiesta salió sobre ruedas y todos se divirtieron mucho.
Definition
"Ir sobre ruedas" is a Spanish expression meaning that something is going very smoothly or successfully, without any problems. For example, when a party goes perfectly and everyone enjoys it, you can say it "went on wheels."
The phrase "ir sobre ruedas" literally translates to "to go on wheels." It originates from the idea that wheels allow easy and smooth movement, so when something "goes on wheels," it proceeds effortlessly. Did you know? This metaphor reflects how wheels symbolize efficiency and smooth progress.
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"Ir sobre ruedas" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - Modismos y refranes - (C1) - parte 1", containing 120 commonly used expressions.
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to go smoothly