make short work of

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === make short work of (third-person singular simple present makes short work of, present participle making short work of, simple past and past participle made short work of) (transitive, idiomatic) To do (a task) relatively quickly or easily. (transitive, idiomatic) To deal with or overcome (someone or something) quickly and without difficulty. ==== Synonyms ==== make light work of make quick work of make mincemeat of ==== Translations ==== === See also === short shrift