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Make short work of
verb
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Definitions
1.
verb
To make (a task) quicker or easier.
"A good electric screwdriver will make short work of the disassembly process."
2.
verb
To deal with or overcome (someone or something) quickly and without difficulty.
Synonyms
make mincemeat of
make quick work of
make light work of
cut through
ease
dispatch
abridge
expediate
shorten
truncate
cut down
get something over with
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