English Explanatory Dictionary

make short work of

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To do (a task) relatively quickly or easily.
  2. To deal with or overcome (someone or something) quickly and without difficulty.

Pronunciation

En-au-make short work of.ogg

Word forms

make short work of makes short work of making short work of made short work of

Synonyms

make light work of make quick work of make mincemeat of

Related words

short shrift
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