make short/quick/light work of
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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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To make quick work of it, Mock says to remove burners and place them in a sink of hot, soapy water.
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Use this Shark cordless vacuum that will make light work of your chores.
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Everybody Dies, Vol. 1 contains 15 first level one shot adevtures built to make short work of players by telling hard-hitting stories.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
Find it on Amazon This Shark Vacuum Has Headlights for the Darkest Corners
Use this Shark cordless vacuum that will make light work of your chores.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Find it on AmazonFind it on Walmart This Shark Vacuum Has Headlights for the Darkest Corners
Use this Shark cordless vacuum that will make light work of your chores.
—Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Everybody Dies, Vol. 1 contains 15 first level one shot adevtures built to make short work of players by telling hard-hitting stories.
—Rob Wieland, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
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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 30 Nov. 2024.
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