How to Pronounce "make fast work of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈfæst/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈəv
MAYK FAST WURK uhv
mˈeɪk/ /fˈɑːst/ /wˈɜːk/ /ˈɒv
MAYK FAHST WERK ov
Definition
To finish or complete something quickly and efficiently, often because it is easy or you are skilled at it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈfæst/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /fˈɑːst/ /wˈɜːk/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK FAST WURK uhv
UK
MAYK FAHST WERK ov
Listen in Context
She made fast work of her homework and went out to play.
They made fast work of the dishes after dinner.
The cat made fast work of the food in her bowl.
Wow, you made fast work of that puzzle!