light work
Example Sentences
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The Rockets made light work of the chase and while the game was an underwhelming occasion, it was a fitting and deserving end for the tournament's most consistent and well-structured side.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Building a new packinghouse was light work compared to building new juicing facilities.
From Slate ● Apr. 20, 2026
"Djokovic messaged me to say 'you have to pay me'," he said in his on-court interview after making light work of 19th seed Paul, to laughter from an adoring crowd.
From Barron's ● Jan. 25, 2026
Invincibles secured the win by making light work of a chase of 153 with batter Jordan Cox continuing his fine form.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2025
"That one's for Uncle Tony," I said as she slapped her hands together like, light work.
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
