make light work of someone
make light work of (someone or something)
To deal with, finish, or dispose of someone or something very quickly or handily. We'll make light work of this project now that you've joined the team. You made light work of that book you were reading. You must have liked it!
See also: light, make, of, work
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
make light work of someone
If you make light work of an opponent, you defeat them easily. The 2009 champion made light work of his opponent.
See also: light, make, of, someone, work
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- make light work of
- make light work of (someone or something)
- make light work of something
- make short work of
- make short work of (someone or something)
- make short work of something
- make short work of something/somebody
- make fast work of (someone or something)
- make quick work of (someone or something)
- dispose of someone