Definitie & Betekenis van "[make] (quick|short|light) work of {sth}"

What is the origin of the idiom "make quick work of something" and when to use it?

The idiom "make quick work of something" originated from the idea of completing a task or activity efficiently and swiftly. This phrase is often used to describe situations where someone or a group of people have successfully and rapidly completed a job or achieved a goal without encountering significant obstacles or delays.