light work

Example Sentences

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Building a new packinghouse was light work compared to building new juicing facilities.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

After making light work of Cerundolo, Zverev said he was as happy and healthy as he had been in a long time.

From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026

Littler threatened to make light work of the world number one, cruising into a 3-0 lead before being pegged back to 3-2.

From BBC • Aug. 16, 2025

By then the damage was done and Raducanu made light work of her opponent, winning the next five games in a row before serving to seal the second set 6-1.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2025

Once in a while Papá did some light work for Bonetti, the owner of the ranch, to help pay the rent, but as time passed we fell further and further behind on the monthly payments.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez