make short work of
Handle with speed
To make short work of something is to deal with it quickly and decisively, whether that means finishing a task, defeating an opponent, or consuming food.
The phrase emphasizes efficiency and ease, suggesting minimal effort or time required.
The experienced lawyer made short work of the opposing counsel's arguments.
We made short work of the leftover pizza.
- accomplishComplete successfully
- accelerateIncrease in velocity
- get throughComplete despite difficulty
- knock offUnauthorized replica product
- dispatchSend with speed
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