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    make short work of

    US /ˈmek ʃɔrt wɚk ʌv/

    ・

    UK /ˈmeik ʃɔ:t wɜ:k ɔv/

    B2
    idm.To finish a task quickly and efficiently.
    The team made short work of the project and finished in two days.

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    Dumbledore's Great Escape | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

    02:35Dumbledore's Great Escape | Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    • I'll make short work of this.

      I'll make short work of this.

    • I'll make short work of this.

      I'll make short work of this.

    B2

    Discover the Channel Islands (Full Episode) | America's National Parks | National Geographic

    44:19Discover the Channel Islands (Full Episode) | America's National Parks | National Geographic
    • Razor-sharp teeth make short work of a delicate kelp leaf, slicing it into bite-sized morsels.

      Razor-sharp teeth make short work of a delicate kelp leaf, slicing it into bite-sized morsels.

    • Razor-sharp teeth make short work of a delicate kelp leaf, slicing it into bite-sized morsels.

      Razor-sharp teeth make short work of a delicate kelp leaf, slicing it into bite-sized morsels.

    B2