Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

make light work of

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.18 in modern English

Syllables
make -light -work of
IPA
35
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
13
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To manage something without difficulty.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

makes light work of (present, singular) making light work of (participle, present) made light work of (participle, past) made light work of (past)

Phrases

make quick work of many hands make light work

Frequently Paired Words

make quick work of many hands make light work

Antonyms

make heavy weather

Questions

What does make light work of mean?
To manage something without difficulty.

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