Example
“A short walk after lunch worked wonders for her concentration.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
make light work of
CEFR B2to handle a demanding task quickly and effortlessly
Neutral
make short work of
CEFR B2to finish a task or overcome an opponent with surprising speed and ease
Neutral
all in a day's work
CEFR B2a task treated as routine because it belongs to someone's normal duties
Neutral
donkey work
CEFR B2the tiring, repetitive, and often unappreciated work that supports a larger task
Neutral
blaze a trail
CEFR B2to pioneer an approach that opens the way for later people
Neutral
go from strength to strength
CEFR B2to keep improving and becoming more successful over time
Neutral
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.