make short work of something

(verb) to finish something quickly because it is so easy

Example Sentences:
Timmy tried to make short work of his studies so he could go outside and play.

Roger Federer made short work of his opponent because of his dominant forehand.

A: Are you coming out tonight?
B: Yeah, but I have to clean my room first.
A: How long is it going to take?
B: Well, I’m making short work of it because I don’t have a lot to do.
A: Okay! See you at the nightclub!

From the News:

Pistons make short work of Magic in East quarter-final

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Similar idioms:

1. come clean