English Explanatory Dictionary

make quick work of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To accomplish a specified task easily and quickly.
  2. To kill a specified person easily and quickly.

Pronunciation

En-au-make quick work of.ogg

Word forms

make quick work of makes quick work of making quick work of made quick work of

Synonyms

make short work of

Related words

make light work of
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