make short work of

make short work of
phrasal
: to deal with or dispose of quickly or summarily

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make short work of
To settle or dispose of promptly
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Main Entry:short
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make short work of
To accomplish, dispose of or consume speedily
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Main Entry:work

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accomplish, consume, or destroy quickly

we made short work of our huge portions

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make short work of — see work, 2
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Main Entry:short

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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