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Make short work of something/somebody

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Colloquial Use

Used in casual conversation rather than formal speech or writing.

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He made short work of cleaning his room so we could go out sooner.
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Speed Implication

Implies completing a task faster than expected.

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The team made short work of the project and impressed the client.
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Ease Suggested

Suggests the task was not only quick but also easy to accomplish.

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She made short work of the math problems, finding them simple.
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