make light work of (someone or something)
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
make light work of something
COMMON If someone or something makes light work of a task or activity, they do it quickly and easily. This stylish product makes light work of chopping onions, carrots, mushrooms, peppers etc. The quiet and efficient pool cleaners make light work of keeping the pool sparkling clean.
See also: light, make, of, something, work
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
make light work of
accomplish a task quickly and easily.See also: light, make, of, work
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
make light ˈwork of something
(informal) do something very easily; defeat somebody very easily: She made light work of that translation. They made light work of their match against Lazio and won the championship. OPPOSITE: make heavy weather of (doing) somethingSee also: light, make, of, something, work
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
make light work of
To do or accomplish easily.
See also: light, make, of, work
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- make light work of
- make light work of someone
- 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