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.
Examples of make short/quick/light work of in a Sentence
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Best Grime Fighters These all-purpose cleaners—all eco-friendly to boot—make light work of tough messes.
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Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024
The vacuum’s cordless design and strong suction make quick work of maintaining clean carpets and hard floors.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The highway was shut down for just about 30 minutes as crews make quick work of the debris; no injuries were reported and chain controls remained in effect Sunday afternoon.
—Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2024
Sustainable swaps, fun foams, and bacteria sidekicks (thank you, probiotics) make quick work of cleaning your bathroom.
—Katy Kiick Condon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
This allows the Voyager to make quick work of hills and steep inclines.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
The food processor can also make quick work of grating cheese or cutting butter into flour for pie crusts.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024
With a 24 inch clearing width and a 14-inch auger inside a very tall housing, the Platinum will make quick work of clearing snow from large areas.
—Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Rounding into form nicely in just his third college game after a lengthy layoff from his Spanish club team, Mara recorded career highs across the board to help the Bruins make short work of Long Island during a 78-58 victory.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
Ella Field, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2024
The vacuum’s cordless design and strong suction make quick work of maintaining clean carpets and hard floors.
—Isabel Garcia, Peoplemag, 22 Mar. 2024
The highway was shut down for just about 30 minutes as crews make quick work of the debris; no injuries were reported and chain controls remained in effect Sunday afternoon.
—Sacramento Bee, 3 Mar. 2024
Sustainable swaps, fun foams, and bacteria sidekicks (thank you, probiotics) make quick work of cleaning your bathroom.
—Katy Kiick Condon, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Mar. 2023
This allows the Voyager to make quick work of hills and steep inclines.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
The food processor can also make quick work of grating cheese or cutting butter into flour for pie crusts.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024
With a 24 inch clearing width and a 14-inch auger inside a very tall housing, the Platinum will make quick work of clearing snow from large areas.
—Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
Rounding into form nicely in just his third college game after a lengthy layoff from his Spanish club team, Mara recorded career highs across the board to help the Bruins make short work of Long Island during a 78-58 victory.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Nov. 2023
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