make short/quick/light work of

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: to make it possible for (something) to be done quickly or easily

This new snow shovel makes short work of clearing off the driveway.

: to finish (something) or defeat (someone) quickly and easily

She made short work of her opponents.

The kids made quick work of the french fries.

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Finding a place for all these items can make quick work of cleaning up which can result in forming a habit of putting things away at once. —

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Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 Dec. 2024 How to Prep Fresh Kale To make quick work of preparing kale, grab the end of the kale stem with one hand. —

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