according to plan
Without any hitches
According to plan means as expected or intended, without deviation from what was arranged.
The phrase often appears after things go right: Everything went according to plan.
It also appears in negation when they don't: Nothing went according to plan.
The plan in question is usually implicit from context.
- carry outComplete an intended action
- roadmapDetailed plan forward
- enactPass into law
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
fruition · fall into place · as expected · result · flexibility · schedule · right on schedule · operationalize · execute · on track · framework · step by step · milestone · stay the course · moving forward · completion · accomplishment · clockwork
according to planoff track
Deviated from course
off course · gone wrong · derailed · off the rails · awry
according to planout of control
Unable to be restrained
chaotic · haphazard · unpredictable · all over the place · by accident
according to planby accident
Without intent or planning
spontaneously · unplanned · by chance · ad hoc · impromptu
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