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make light work of

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make light work of something/doing something

to do something quickly and easily Heather made light work of painting the walls. You made light work of that chocolate cake! (= you ate it quickly)

See also: light, make, of, work

make light work of

To do or accomplish easily.

See also: light, make, of, work