make short work of
Example Sentences
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After the road opens up, the drivers make short work of the curves while maintaining a respectful distance from one another.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Judge Chutkan will make short work of any pretrial motions based on such defenses, and this case can move more quickly than the Florida documents case.
From Salon ● Aug. 7, 2023
The enthusiasm with which some of us make short work of most plates, including the poached rockfish paired with steamed mussels and snappy Romano beans, should be signal enough.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 12, 2022
England should still win, because they are - excuse me - a damn fine football team, and they usually make short work of World Cup qualification.
From The Guardian ● Mar. 28, 2021
"This island's more or less a bare rock. We shall make short work of searching it. We'll soon ferret out U. N. Owen, Esq."
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
