make fast work of (someone or something)



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make fast work of (someone or something)

To deal with, finish, or dispose of someone or something very quickly or handily; (of an object) to consume something quickly. We'll make fast work of this project now that you've joined the team. You made fast work of that book you were reading. You must have liked it! Everyone is expecting the team to make fast work of their opponents in the upcoming match.
See also: fast, make, of, work

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Phoebus-Greek Mythology (Latinized)
Aldegondaahl-də-KHAWN-dahDutch
MiŁOgostmee-WAW-gawstPolish (Rare)
Swanahilda-Ancient Germanic
CalumKAL-umScottish
Consolatakon-so-LAH-tahItalian