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    うまいこといく (umai koto iku) - colloquial variant, things go well

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    casual

    How it works

    This expression uses the adjective うまい (umai, skillful/good) modifying こと (koto, thing/matter), followed by the verb いく (iku, to go). It literally means 'things go well/skillfully' and is used to describe a situation where circumstances align favorably or a plan succeeds without hitches.

    Sample sentences

    今回もプレゼンがうまいこといくといいな。

    I hope this presentation goes well again too.

    計画通りにうまいこといったので、早く終わった。

    Since it went well as planned, it finished quickly.

    彼がいれば、きっとプロジェクトもうまいこといくはずだ。

    If he's there, the project is sure to go well.

    Quick facts

    variant_note:うまいこといく is a slightly more casual and often empathetic or anticipatory variant of うまくいく (umaku iku), which uses the adverbial form うまく. The こと (koto) here adds a nuanced emphasis on the 'matter' or 'affair' going well.
    usage_context:Often used when hoping for a positive outcome or describing a situation that progressed smoothly.

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    Example

    今回もプレゼンがうまいこといくといいな。

    I hope this presentation goes well again too.

    計画通りにうまいこといったので、早く終わった。

    Since it went well as planned, it finished quickly.

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