in like Flynn
Guaranteed easy entry
In like Flynn means quickly and effortlessly successful, especially at gaining access or acceptance.
The phrase suggests smooth, assured entry—whether into a social situation, romantic encounter, or opportunity: Once the manager vouched for me, I was in like Flynn.
The expression implies confidence and ease, often with a hint of rakishness.
- fortunateEnjoying favorable circumstances
- successFavorable outcome attained
- slam dunkForceful basket from above
- passMove beyond or decline
- smooth sailingUntroubled progress forward
slip · easy-peasy · charm · home free · good to go · easy access · open door · guaranteed · done deal · piece of cake · ladies man · smooth operator · admittance · shoo-in · assurance · ladies' man · no sweat · certain
in like Flynnout of luck
Having no fortune
out in the cold · shut out · hitting a wall · locked out · left out
in like Flynnshot down
Rejected or discredited
rejected · rebuffed · turned down · out in the cold · persona non grata
in like Flynnout in the cold
on the outside looking in · excluded · blacklisted · locked out · left out
like, Flynn, liked, likes, liking, likeness, alike, unlike, unlikely