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

"Definitely a much better match today," Gauff said after making light work of Sakkari.

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

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

The kitchen was chaotic, as kitchens always are, but many hands made for light work.

From Salon • Mar. 6, 2025

If elementary particles could push a photomill around, no doubt they could make light work of a needle; but it still troubled her.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman