Culips Everyday English Podcast
Culips Everyday English Podcast
Culips English Podcast
Catch Word #290 – Make short work of it
24 minutes Posted Jan 14, 2026 at 8:52 pm.
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In this episode of Catch Word, you will learn two common English idioms used to talk about speed and fast results. Andrew and Indiana explain what it means “to make short work of something” and to do something “in short order”, showing you how native speakers use these expressions in workplace and service industry situations. Your hosts will share clear examples from jobs, chores, food, hotels, and office settings so you can understand how these phrases are used naturally.
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What you’ll learn with this episode:
How to use the expression “make short work of something” to talk about finishing tasks very quickly
How to use “in short order” to sound polite and professional when talking about quick results
How these expressions sound in real conversations at work and in service situations
This episode is perfect for you if:
You’re trying to build practical vocabulary for everyday and professional English
You want to learn alternative options to common expressions like “quickly” or “right away”
You’re looking for realistic example dialogues that will help you remember and use new vocabulary