B2 Idiom Neutral

at gøre kort proces

to make short work of

Meaning

to deal with something quickly.

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Cultural Background

Danes are very direct. This phrase is a staple of their communication style. Similar to Denmark, Germans value efficiency and use the exact same idiom. Swedes use 'göra processen kort', which is very similar. Norwegians also use 'gjøre kort prosess'.

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Don't overthink it

It's a very common phrase. Use it whenever you want to sound efficient.

Meaning

to deal with something quickly.

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Don't overthink it

It's a very common phrase. Use it whenever you want to sound efficient.

Test Yourself

Fill in the missing verb.

Vi ____ kort proces med opgaven.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gjorde

The past tense is appropriate here.

🎉 Score: /1

Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the missing verb. Fill Blank B1

Vi ____ kort proces med opgaven.

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: gjorde

The past tense is appropriate here.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

It can be if used to dismiss people, but it's usually just seen as efficient.

Related Phrases

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at skære igennem

synonym

to cut through

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at tage tyren ved hornene

similar

to take the bull by the horns

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