make short work of

Definitions

1. 1

   To do (a task) relatively quickly or easily.

   • A good electric screwdriver will make short work of the disassembly process.
2. 2

   To deal with or overcome (someone or something) quickly and without difficulty.

   • "There was desperate characters here, but the vigilantes made short work of 'em."
   • You impertinent ruffian! You impertinent ruffian! I'll make short work of you!
   • With what you have learned from your drivers' education course so far, you should be able to make short work of an enemy aircraft.

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