Make light work of something

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verb

To complete a task easily or without much effort.

With the new machinery, we were able to make light work of the construction project.
Visual representation of "make light work of something" - To complete a task easily or without much effort

Often appears as...

  • make light work of a task
  • make light work of a problem

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Idiomatic

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Effort Simplicity

Used when a task expected to be difficult is accomplished with surprising ease.

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She made light work of the challenging crossword puzzle.
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Support Advantage

Often implies that tools, assistance, or a particular method facilitated the task.

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Using the spreadsheet templates, I made light work of the budget report.
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Subtle Praise

Can be a subtle way of complimenting someone's efficiency or skill.

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With her expertise, Laura made light work of organizing the charity event.
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