How to Use make short/quick/light work of in a Sentence
make short/quick/light work of
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All have their merits and make short work of the catch.
—Washington Post, 21 May 2021
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Against Wolf, de Minaur had five aces in the first set to make quick work of the local favorite.
—James Weber, The Enquirer, 16 Aug. 2023
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Or give the whole plant a quick rinse in the shower to make short work of cleaning off foliage.
—Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2021
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This allows the Voyager to make quick work of hills and steep inclines.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 9 Feb. 2024
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Logic would dictate a No. 1 seed should make quick work of a No. 8, but ...
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 1 June 2023
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Yes, the Cats were expected to make quick work of their mid-major foe.
—Arkansas Online, 9 Nov. 2022
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The strong late spring sun will make short work of any fog, clearing it out easily by the end of the commute.
—oregonlive, 16 June 2021
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Ukraine will make short work of them, we were told on a Zoom call with the mayor of the neighboring city of Mykolaiv.
—Greg Palkot, Fox News, 12 Nov. 2022
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Make sure to also pack pruning shears and a pruning knife to make short work of cutting stalks and vines.
—Mallory Arnold, Outside Online, 11 Jan. 2023
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While the rows of razor-sharp teeth can pierce even the thickest whale hide, orcas make quick work of the sharks by flipping them over.
—Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2022
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That means picking up an electric chainsaw, which can make light work of the debris in your yard.
—Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 14 Aug. 2023
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All can make short work of a coconut, a butternut squash, or a chicken in need of a spatchcock.
—Helen Rosner, The New Yorker, 19 Nov. 2023
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What to know: The Utes return home from last week’s close defeat at Florida and should make short work of the Thunderbirds.
—USA TODAY, 11 Sep. 2022
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Suffice to say, a sinister presence with a nice set of chompers is lurking in the cargo hold, and is able to make short work of the doomed crew.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 11 Aug. 2023
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If Fields is out, the Jets’ defense will make quick work of chopping through the Bears’ terrible offensive line.
—David Hill, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2022
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With a 24 inch clearing width and a 14-inch auger inside a very tall housing, the Platinum will make quick work of clearing snow from large areas.
—Ben Romans, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
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Using an electric citrus juicer will make quick work of hollowing out the lemon, lime and orange halves.
—Tina Martinez, Good Housekeeping, 17 Apr. 2023
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The Lions were able to make short work of Baldwin County in the sixth inning with six runs to complete a mercy-rule victory.
—Evan Dudley, al, 23 Apr. 2023
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Our experts point out the impressive 500 CFMs of airflow, helping make short work of heavy leaf clearing.
—Dan Diclerico, Good Housekeeping, 30 Aug. 2022
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Floor scrubbers make short work of cleaning up messes and grime without reducing the quality of the clean.
—Tom Price, Popular Mechanics, 25 Aug. 2023
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The food processor can also make quick work of grating cheese or cutting butter into flour for pie crusts.
—Becky Krystal, Washington Post, 8 Jan. 2024
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The medium-heavy power spinning rod that will make quick work of a channel catfish in the local pond, for example, won’t stand a chance against a blue or flathead.
—Pete M. Anderson, Field & Stream, 28 Sep. 2023
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These devices can make light work of stubborn grime, remove years of nastiness in minutes, and restore your surfaces to looking close to brand new.
—Brandon Russell, Popular Mechanics, 11 July 2023
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In the quarterfinals, Brazil will be expected to make short work of an aging Croatia.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 7 Dec. 2022
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Parts of Washington County were covered in early morning fog prior to 6 a.m., but the stronger spring sun should make short work of any fog cover by mid morning.
—oregonlive, 9 May 2023
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In the mountains, the Turbo GT’s standard rear-wheel steering and active roll control team up to make quick work of tight hairpins, flowing esses, and long sweepers alike.
—Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 25 Nov. 2022
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Cordless leaf blowers make quick work of cleaning up leaves, but wading through all the options online can feel overwhelming.
—Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 June 2023
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This will make quick work of whatever glaze still exists on your tub’s surface, allowing the new finish to adhere more smoothly.
—Alyssa Longobucco, House Beautiful, 17 Oct. 2022
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These handy devices make short work of bite-sized tree chunks into something your stove or fireplace can easily digest without having to work up too much of a sweat.
—The Editors, Outdoor Life, 22 Nov. 2020
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Shopping for a smart robot vacuum that will make short work of dust, dirt and other debris that has accumulated on your floors?
—Shayna Murphy, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2020
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