simple past tense and past participle of make short work of

present participle of make short work of

(simile) To work very hard; to toil.

present participle of work like a dream

simple past tense and past participle of work like a dream

Work product, as a presentation of a solution to a problem, produced without input from one's superior, other than possibly setting the problem, that is complete to the point of only needing approval or disapproval from one's superior or other decision-makers.

present participle of work like a mule

simple past tense and past participle of work like a mule

Synonym of the road to hell is paved with good intentions

Synonym of buy cheap, buy twice