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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Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 21 Nov. 2024
Disinfectant spray or wipes: Alcohol-free wipes and sprays won't harm rubber, plastic, silicone, or acrylic, but will make quick work of your grubby buds, dissolving wax quickly.
—Chris Haslam, WIRED, 19 Feb. 2025
Many cribs include crib-to-bed conversion kits and guard rails that make quick work of switching between sizes.
—Shoko Wanger, Architectural Digest, 12 Feb. 2025
The 210 millimeter version is the perfect just-in-case saw, with large teeth and curved blade that make quick work of branches and deadfall.
—Josh Patterson, Outside Online, 24 May 2023
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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 17 Mar. 2025.
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