make short/quick/light work of

make short/quick/light work of
make short/quick/light work of
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.

◇ The expression many hands make light work means that people can do things more quickly and easily when they work together.
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. [=the kids ate the french fries quickly]

He made light work of the problem. [=he solved the problem quickly and easily]

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Main Entry:work

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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