Spanish Phrase
Todo va sobre ruedas.
Meaning
Literally 'Everything goes on wheels', this idiom is used to say that a plan, project, or situation is proceeding smoothly and without problems.
When to use
Use it in informal conversation when you want to report that things are going well, especially after a progress update or when someone asks how a task is coming along.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Todovasobreruedas.
Todo (indefinite pronoun)
Used to refer to 'everything' or 'all of it' in a general sense.
va (present of ir)
Third‑person singular of the verb ir, meaning 'goes' or 'is going'.
sobre (preposition)
Means 'on', 'over' or 'about' and introduces the idiomatic expression.
ruedas (noun, plural)
Literally 'wheels'; in the set phrase 'sobre ruedas' it conveys the idea of smooth movement.
Idiom: sobre ruedas
A fixed expression meaning 'smoothly', 'without a hitch', similar to English 'running like a well‑oiled machine'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo va el proyecto?
How's the project going?
Todo va sobre ruedas.
Everything's going smoothly.
✕Common Mistakes
Todo está sobre ruedas.
The verb should be 'va' (ir) not 'está' (estar) in this idiom.
Todo va en ruedas.
The preposition is 'sobre', not 'en'.
Todo va sobre rueda.
The noun must be plural 'ruedas' because the idiom is fixed.
↔Alternatives
Todo marcha bien.
Everything is going well.
Todo está yendo sin problemas.
Everything is proceeding without problems.
Todo está en orden.
Everything is in order.
Cultural Tip
The expression is colloquial and common in both Spain and many Latin American countries, but it sounds informal. Avoid using it in very formal written reports; instead, opt for 'todo marcha bien' or 'todo está en orden'.