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make short work of something/somebody make short work of (someone or something)To deal with, finish, or dispose of someone or something very quickly or handily. We'll make short work of this project now that you've joined the team. You made short work of that book you were reading. You must have liked it! Everyone is expecting the team to make short work of their opponents in the upcoming match.See also: make, of, short, workmake short work of someone or something and make fast work of someone or somethingto finish with someone or something quickly. I made short work of Tom so I could leave the office to play golf. Billy made fast work of his dinner so he could go out and play.See also: make, of, short, workmake short work ofComplete or consume quickly, as in The children made short work of the ice cream, or They made short work of cleaning up so they could get to the movies. This term, first recorded in 1577, in effect means "to turn something into a brief task." See also: make, of, short, workmake short work of something 1. If you make short work of something, you deal with it or complete it quickly and easily. His car made short work of the steep hills. A spray paint will make short work of painting awkward objects.2. If you make short work of someone or something, you defeat them, destroy them or get rid of them quickly and easily. Britain's No 2, Greg Rusedski made short work of his opponent in the Toulouse Open quarter-final. My friend made short work of the salad of rocket and parmesan.See also: make, of, short, something, workmake short work of accomplish, consume, or destroy quickly.See also: make, of, short, workmake short ˈwork of something/somebody do or finish something very quickly; defeat somebody very easily: The children certainly made short work of the chocolate biscuits! ♢ The champion made very short work of the challenger in the title fight.See also: make, of, short, somebody, something, work |