How to Pronounce "make short work of"
expression
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈəv
MAYK SHORT WURK uhv
mˈeɪk/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /wˈɜːk/ /ˈɒv
mayk SHAWRK WURK ov
Definition
To finish something quickly and easily, often with little effort. Commonly used when someone deals with a task, problem, or meal much faster than usual.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmeɪk/ /ˈʃɔɹt/ /ˈwɝk/ /ˈəv
British English
mˈeɪk/ /ʃˈɔːt/ /wˈɜːk/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MAYK SHORT WURK uhv
UK
mayk SHAWRK WURK ov
Listen in Context
She made short work of her homework.
The dog made short work of its food.
We made short work of the cleaning.
He made short work of the puzzle—it only took him five minutes.