light work

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England made relatively light work of the chase after Sophia Dunkley's breezy 22 had got them off to a positive start.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Many hands make light work in those situations.

From Slate • Feb. 24, 2026

After making light work of Cerundolo, Zverev said he was as happy and healthy as he had been in a long time.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

He showed all of that same swagger in Jaipur as he dismantled the Gujarat attack to ensure Rajasthan made light work of a chase of 210 for victory.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2025

If elementary particles could push a photomill around, no doubt they could make light work of a needle; but it still troubled her.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman