make short work of
Example Sentences
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Before the invasion, many military analysts believed that Russia would make short work of the Ukrainian forces.
From New York Times • Mar. 3, 2022
A mandoline can make short work of the apple slicing.
From Washington Post • Nov. 17, 2021
The Chicago Cubs seemed determined to make short work of Rich Hill, the long-in-the-tooth left-hander who is the oldest active pitcher in the major leagues, on Friday night.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2019
Barcelona’s unstoppable trio of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez and Neymar all scored to make short work of newly promoted Leganés in La Liga on Saturday.
From The Guardian • Sep. 17, 2016
"Ser Vardis is a doughty fighter. He will make short work of the sellsword."
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
