make quick work of
made quick work of
Definition of make quick work of - Reverso English Dictionary
Verbal expression
1.
efficiencycomplete a task easily and quickly
- She made quick work of the cleaning.
2.
combatUS defeat or kill someone easily and quicklyUS
- The hero made quick work of the villain.
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Expressions with make
produce or construct from materials
They made a sculpture of clay.
be logical or understandable
His explanation didn't make sense to anyone.
prepare and bake bread from ingredients
She loves to make bread every weekend.
talk to fill silence or be polite
She tried to make conversation at the dinner party.
arrange the bed after sleeping in it
Every morning, I make my bed neatly.
cause tears to form in the eyes
The onions make my eyes water.
indicates no change in outcome or result
Whether we go or stay, it doesn't make any difference.
create a strong impact on someone's mind
Her speech made a big impression on the audience.
treat something as very important or serious, often more than necessary
Try not to make a big thing out of his small mistake.
form a relationship or bond with someone
She tried to make a connection with her new classmates.
create a small depression in a surface
He used a hammer to make a dent in the metal.
perform an action causing significant change
Her speech made a difference in the election results.
change facial expression to show dislike or disgust
He made a face when he tasted the sour lemon.
earn a large amount of money
She hopes to make a fortune in real estate.
begin again with a new approach
After the move, they decided to make a fresh start in the new city.
turn an activity into a game
They made a game of cleaning the house to make it fun.
do something regularly or frequently
She makes a habit of jogging every morning.
earn enough money to support oneself
She makes a living as a freelance writer.
leave a visible impression on a surface
She used a pen to make a mark on the paper.
create disorder or untidiness
The kids always make a mess in the living room.
attempt to move the ball to a teammate in sports
She managed to make a pass to her teammate, securing the goal..
state something to emphasize its importance
She always makes a point of thanking everyone personally..
express an opinion or viewpoint clearly
He decided to make a statement during the meeting..
raise a glass to celebrate or honor someone
We will make a toast to the newlyweds.
Expressions with quick
hurried repair done quickly
They did a quick fix on the broken fence.
short funny story or trick
He told a quick one to make us laugh.
someone who learns new things rapidly and easily
She was a quick study, mastering the piano in just a few months..
money earned easily and often dishonestly
He's always looking for a scheme to make a quick buck..
have a small informal meal quickly
Let's grab a quick bite to eat at the cafe.
drink an alcoholic beverage quickly before leaving
Let's have a quick one before we go.
earn money fast, often with little effort
He tried to make a quick buck selling fake tickets.
very fast in action or happening without any delay
He answered the question quick as a flash.
very fast or clever like a fox
She solved the puzzle quick as a fox.
extremely fast or immediate in action
Her response was quick as a wink.
very fast or rapid in movement
The cheetah is quick as lightning when chasing its prey.
reacting fast to a situation
She was quick off the mark in answering the tricky question.
able to move or react swiftly
The dancer was quick on her feet during the performance.
responding rapidly to verbal remarks or situations
She is quick on the draw in meetings.
able to learn new information fast
He is quick on the uptake, making him a great student.
able to think and react quickly
In emergencies, you must be quick on your feet and follow instructions.
brief and rapid examination of something
She gave the report a quick once-over before the meeting.
very deeply or intensely felt
Her words cut him to the quick.
able to respond or speak rapidly
She is quick with the tongue, always having a witty comeback.
happening instantly without delay
Her response was quick as thought, surprising everyone in the room.
requiring little effort or time
The exam was quick and easy for all students.
do something fast without wasting time
Please be quick about it, we are late!
leave a place quickly to avoid danger
They had to make a quick escape from the burning building.
Expressions with work
exert effort to achieve a task or goal
They are working on the new project.
arrange schedule or activities to accommodate something
She worked around her meetings to fit in a doctor's appointment.
continue working on something without stopping
She would work away at her painting for hours.
find time or space for amid other things
I will work in a meeting at 3 PM.
starting work with energy and focus
After the meeting, she made a diving into work.
finish the workday and leave the workplace
I usually get off work at 5 PM.
spend time relaxing with others after work
We often hang out after work at the local cafe.
kind of job or work someone does to earn money
She changed her line of work last year.
not having a job or employment
He has been out of work for months.
assign a job or task to someone
The manager put the new employee to work immediately.
the situation will improve
Don't worry, things will work out in the end.
eliminate something through physical activity
He decided to work off his frustration by running five miles..
engage in physical exercise
He works out at the gym every morning.
end successfully or as planned
The project will work out well if we follow the schedule.
find a solution or agreement through discussion
They worked the problem out together.
deal with something until it is completed
She needed time to work through her feelings after the breakup..
having too many duties, feeling swamped
She was buried in work and answered emails at midnight.
unpleasant tasks others avoid
He always gets stuck with the dirty work.
perform unpleasant or difficult tasks
He hired someone to do the dirty work for him.
boring hard work that people do not want to do
He always gets stuck with the grunt work.
face a very difficult task that needs a lot of effort
We will have our work cut out to finish this project on time.
specific task or piece of work
He was given a difficult job of work to complete by Friday.
express that many people working together ease tasks
Many hands make light work when cleaning the house.
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Examples of make quick work of in a sentence
The chef made quick work of preparing the meal. The knight made quick work of the dragon. She made quick work of her opponents in the tournament.
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- French:expédier, éliminer rapidement, ...
- German:erledigen, kurzen Prozess machen, ...
- Italian:sbrigare rapidamente, sconfiggere rapidamente, ...
- Spanish:hacer en un santiamén, acabar fácilmente con, ...
- Portuguese:despachar, acabar rapidamente com, ...
- Chinese:迅速完成, 迅速解决, ...
- Japanese:素早く片付ける, 片付ける, ...
- Arabic:أَنْجَزَ, قضى عليه, ...
- Hebrew:לְסַיֵּם בְּקַלּוּת וּבִמְהִירוּת, לְחַסֵּל בְּקַלּוּת, ...
- Russian:быстро справляться, быстро расправиться, ...
- Ukrainian:швидко впоратися, швидко розправитися, ...
- Hindi:जल्दी से निपटाना, जल्दी से हराना, ...
- Bengali:অনায়াসে দ্রুত শেষ করা, দ্রুত পরাজিত করা, ...
- Catalan:enllestir ràpidament, vèncer ràpidament, ...
- Czech:rychle zvládnout, rychle si poradit s, ...
- Danish:gøre hurtigt arbejdet færdigt, gøre det af med, ...
- Dutch:snel afhandelen, snel afrekenen met, ...
- Greek:ξεμπερδεύω γρήγορα με, νικώ γρήγορα, ...
- Hungarian:gyorsan végezni valamivel, könnyen elbánni valakivel, ...
- Khmer:ធ្វើបានយ៉ាងរហ័ស, ផ្តួលយ៉ាងងាយ និងរហ័ស, ...
- Korean:빠르게 끝내다, 빠르게 물리치다, ...
- Persian:زود از پس چیزی برآمدن, شکست داد, ...
- Polish:szybko uporać się, szybko rozprawić się, ...
- Portuguese (BR):terminar rapidamente, derrotar rapidamente, ...
- Romanian:a termina repede, a învinge rapid, ...
- Swedish:göra snabbt klart, göra processen kort, ...
- Thai:ทำเสร็จอย่างรวดเร็ว, จัดการ, ...
- Turkish:hızlıca halletmek, kolayca alt etmek, ...
- Vietnamese:làm xong rất nhanh, đánh bại nhanh chóng, ...
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