make short/quick/light work of
idiom
1
: to make it possible for (something) to be done quickly or easily
This new snow shovel makes short work of clearing off the driveway.
2
: to finish (something) or defeat (someone) quickly and easily
She made short work of her opponents.
The kids made quick work of the french fries.
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
One reason to improve QKD’s reach is to protect communications from tomorrow’s quantum computers, which could make short work of the public-key cryptography that underpins Internet security and many other applications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Oct. 2016
Each seemingly close in power to the show's main hero, the rogue Invincibles not only murder countless civilians but make short work of most of the world's heroes.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
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—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
One reason to improve QKD’s reach is to protect communications from tomorrow’s quantum computers, which could make short work of the public-key cryptography that underpins Internet security and many other applications.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 Oct. 2016
Each seemingly close in power to the show's main hero, the rogue Invincibles not only murder countless civilians but make short work of most of the world's heroes.
—William Lambers, Newsweek, 7 Mar. 2025
Roborock Robo Vac Deals Suitable for hardwood, tile, and carpet, this Roborock Q5+ Pro vacuum and mop has powerful 5,500Pa suction to make quick work of messes.
—Karl Klockars, PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Make short/quick/light work of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/make%20short%2Fquick%2Flight%20work%20of. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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