Phrases.com »

Phrases related to: make short work of Page #7

Yee yee! We've found 1,572 phrases and idioms matching make short work of.

Sort:RelevancyA - Z
dope sheetA publication, updated very frequently and used by people who make horse racing wagers, which summarizes information about the horses running in specific races; a publication which provides background information and/or predictions used by people wagering on any sort of competition.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
doss aboutTo shirk one's work or duty.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
doss aroundTo shirk one's work or duty.Rate it:

(3.50 / 2 votes)
down to the short strokesIn the final steps or decisive phase of an undertaking, especially one which has been lengthy or laborious.Rate it:

(2.00 / 1 vote)
doyabradabraMake the magic happenRate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
drag one's feetTo procrastinate, put off; to dawdle, avoid, or make progress slowly and reluctantly.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
draw onTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
draw outTo make something last for more time than is necessary; prolong; extend.Rate it:

(4.00 / 3 votes)
draw the short strawTo select the shortest straw or other object while drawing straws.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
draw uponTo appeal to, make a demand of, rely on; to utilize or make use of, as a source.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
dress down1) Wear casual or work clothing, informal clothes: 2) Speak To Someone In a Desultory Tone, A Commanding, Analytical, Superior, Critiquing Manner; . . . . . {Tell Someone 'OFF' }Rate it:

(1.00 / 1 vote)
drill in and drill outTo work on something for a small time, before ultimately giving up.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
drink offTo drink the entirety of in a short period; originally and especially, in a single gulp.Rate it:

(4.20 / 5 votes)
Drive a Hard BargainTo work hard in price negotiation, to insist in making a deal to buy or sell at a good priceRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
drive one up the wallTo make a person very angry or bored; to infuriate.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
drive someone up the wallTo make a person very angry or bored; to infuriate.Rate it:

(1.00 / 1 vote)
Drive You CrazyTo force someone into a state of anger and mental instability; to make someone very frustratedRate it:

(4.00 / 1 vote)
drop a bollockTo make a mistake.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
drop a dimeTo make a phone call, usually means calling the pol to report another's activities.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
drop roundto visit somewhere for a short period.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
drop the ballTo fail in one's responsibilities or duties, or to make a mistake, especially at a critical point or when the result is very negative.Rate it:

(3.00 / 1 vote)
dummy upTo make a mock-up or prototype version of something, without some or all off its intended functionality.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
Early Bird Catches the WormThose who wake up early and start work have the best possible chances to attain their settled goalsRate it:

(3.00 / 3 votes)
eat humble pieTo admit one's faults; to make a humiliating apology.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
eat someone's lunchTo defeat or best thoroughly; to make short work of.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
efferre or edere aliquid in vulgusto divulge, make public.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
einmal ist keinmalOnce doesn’t count; one swallow does not a summer makeRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
elbow greaseEffort or hard work, especially physical work involving repeated motion of the forearm, such as scrubbing.Rate it:

(5.00 / 1 vote)
Elbow GreaseHard work; vigorous physical effortRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
empty the tankTo make the utmost effort; to contribute to the absolute limit of one's energy and abilities.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
empty vessels make the most soundnoisy, opinionated people are often stupid.Rate it:

(2.25 / 4 votes)
en deux motsTo cut a long story short.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
end ofA short form of end of story.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
enlarge upon1. Expend; 2. To make larger; 3. add to; 4. To give greater scope to;Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
enough to make the angels weepSomething so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.Rate it:

(2.00 / 1 vote)
eruptionem facere ex oppidoto make a sally, sortie from the town.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
estamos conversados?Do I make myself clear?Rate it:

(3.00 / 1 vote)
et al.And others; to complete a list, especially of people, as authors of a published work.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
et que ça sautemake it snappy! snap it up! chop-chop! move it! be quick about it!Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
even outto make or become more equalRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
even outto make or become more evenRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
even upTo make even; to make levelRate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
every silver lining has a cloudEvery good situation has the potential to turn bad.2007, Diab A. Shetayh, Actuality : The Reality RequiemA great partnership isn't a self-maintaining entity. Perseverance and persistence make it thrive. For every silver lining has a cloud. Ignorance of this reality is not an option.Rate it:

(4.50 / 4 votes)
excursionem in hostium agros facereto make an inroad into hostile territory.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
exit stage leftLeave the scene, and don't make a fuss.Rate it:

(2.00 / 2 votes)
exprimere aliquid verbis or oratione (vid. sect. VI. 3, note adumbrare...)to express clearly, make a lifelike representation of a thing.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
extrema manus accēdit operi (active extremam manum imponere operi)to put the finishing touch to a work.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
facetiis uti, facetum esseto make witty remarks.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)
faire avaler des couleuvres à quelqu'unTo say very humiliating things to a man who, on account of his inferior position, is obliged to put up with them; To make any one swallow a bitter pill.Rate it:

(1.00 / 1 vote)
faire bonne mine à mauvais jeuTo put a good face on misfortune; To make the best of a bad job.Rate it:

(0.00 / 0 votes)

We need you!

Help us build the largest human-edited phrases collection on the web!

Alternative searches for make short work of:

Quiz

Are you a phrases master?

»
I think you're missing the wood for the ________.
A trees
B fire
C pyre
D tyre

Browse Phrases.com

#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ