Significado
Everything is going very smoothly.
Contexto cultural
In rural Lithuania, the pipe was a symbol of leisure and social status among men. The 'smoothness' of the smoke was a common topic of conversation, leading to this metaphor. Similar metaphors involving smoke and flow exist in Latvian, reflecting shared agrarian histories and the importance of fireside traditions. Despite its old-fashioned roots, the phrase is ubiquitous in Lithuanian startups and tech companies, often used during 'Daily Standup' meetings. Classic authors like Kristijonas Donelaitis often used imagery of smoke and pipes to describe the passage of time and the quality of life in the 18th century.
Use with 'Sektis'
While 'eiti' is common, using 'sektis' (to succeed) makes you sound even more like a native speaker: 'Man sekasi kaip iš pypkės'.
Don't literalize
Never use this to describe actual smoke or actual pipes; it will sound very confusing to Lithuanians.
Significado
Everything is going very smoothly.
Use with 'Sektis'
While 'eiti' is common, using 'sektis' (to succeed) makes you sound even more like a native speaker: 'Man sekasi kaip iš pypkės'.
Don't literalize
Never use this to describe actual smoke or actual pipes; it will sound very confusing to Lithuanians.
The 'Flow' State
Lithuanians value modesty, but this idiom is a safe, humble way to admit things are going well without sounding arrogant.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to complete the idiom.
Mano egzaminas praėjo kaip ___ pypkės.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'iš' (from).
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly to mean 'Everything is going smoothly'?
Pasirinkite teisingą sakinį:
'Viskas einasi' is the standard way to describe a general situation progressing well.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate form of the idiom.
A: Ar pavyko sutvarkyti kompiuterį? B: Taip, darbas ___ kaip iš pypkės!
The verb 'eiti' (to go) in the past tense 'ėjo' is used to describe how the work proceeded.
Match the situation to the most likely use of the idiom.
Situacija: Jūs suplanavote kelionę ir visi lėktuvai skrido laiku, viešbutis buvo puikus.
This idiom perfectly describes a trip without delays or problems.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to use 'Eiti kaip iš pypkės'
Work
- • Projects
- • Meetings
- • Tasks
Study
- • Exams
- • Homework
- • Learning
Life
- • Moving
- • Cooking
- • Travel
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMano egzaminas praėjo kaip ___ pypkės.
The idiom always uses the preposition 'iš' (from).
Pasirinkite teisingą sakinį:
'Viskas einasi' is the standard way to describe a general situation progressing well.
A: Ar pavyko sutvarkyti kompiuterį? B: Taip, darbas ___ kaip iš pypkės!
The verb 'eiti' (to go) in the past tense 'ėjo' is used to describe how the work proceeded.
Situacija: Jūs suplanavote kelionę ir visi lėktuvai skrido laiku, viešbutis buvo puikus.
This idiom perfectly describes a trip without delays or problems.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasThe origin is old, but the usage is very modern. You will hear it in offices and on TV every day.
Usually no. You don't say 'Jis eina kaip iš pypkės'. You say 'Jo darbai eina kaip iš pypkės'.
'Kaip iš pypkės' implies a continuous process, while 'kaip per sviestą' implies a lack of resistance. They are 90% interchangeable.
Yes, in a friendly or internal email. For a formal contract, use 'sėkmingai'.
Not directly. You would just say 'Neina kaip iš pypkės' (It's not going smoothly).
Because smoke from a good pipe flows steadily and effortlessly, which is a great metaphor for success.
No, idioms are fixed. 'Cigaretė' will not be understood in this context.
The grammar is simple enough for A1, but the meaning is idiomatic. It's a 'bonus' phrase for beginners.
It's PEEP-kehs. The 'y' is a long 'ee' sound.
Yes! 'Viskas eis kaip iš pypkės' (Everything will go smoothly).
Frases relacionadas
Kaip per sviestą
synonymLike through butter
Kaip iš natų
similarLike from sheet music
Kaip patepta
similarAs if greased
Sustoti pusiaukelėje
contrastTo stop halfway
Berti žodžius
builds onTo scatter words
