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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This system will make short work of any conceivable task.
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PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Any of these pieces of equipment in the hands of a skilled operator should be able to make quick work of an average-sized stump.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Swapping between attachments is quick and easy to make short work of tasks, and beyond vehicles, shoppers rely on the Car+Boat for spotless window sills, stair treads, dryer lint traps, sliding door tracks, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 2025
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PC Magazine, 12 May 2025
Led by Christian’s childhood friend Justine (she’s played by Allison Robertson; her voice, with its proper British pinkie-up diction, is provided by Alison Wright), these kids make short work of solving every logistical puzzle Christian and Marybeth toss their way.
—Stephanie Zacharek, Time, 24 Apr. 2025
Any of these pieces of equipment in the hands of a skilled operator should be able to make quick work of an average-sized stump.
—Daniel Scott, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Apr. 2025
Swapping between attachments is quick and easy to make short work of tasks, and beyond vehicles, shoppers rely on the Car+Boat for spotless window sills, stair treads, dryer lint traps, sliding door tracks, and more.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Feb. 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 20 May. 2025.
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