Work like a charm
phrase
To function very well or have a very good effect or result.
The recipe you suggested worked like a charm, the guests loved the dinner.
Often appears as...
- worked like a charm
- works like a charm
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To function very well or have a very good effect or result.
The recipe you suggested worked like a charm, the guests loved the dinner.
Often appears as...
- worked like a charm
- works like a charm
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use when something works better than expected and you're impressed with the results.
I was skeptical, but the new strategy worked like a charm in increasing our sales.
Pro Tip 2/3No Troubles
It implies an action or method is not only effective but also free from problems.
Switching to the new software worked like a charm; no issues at all!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
This phrase is typically used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
When I lost my voice, grandma's home remedy worked like a charm.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use when something works better than expected and you're impressed with the results.
I was skeptical, but the new strategy worked like a charm in increasing our sales.
Pro Tip 2/3No Troubles
It implies an action or method is not only effective but also free from problems.
Switching to the new software worked like a charm; no issues at all!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
This phrase is typically used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
When I lost my voice, grandma's home remedy worked like a charm.
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Outcome
Use when something works better than expected and you're impressed with the results.
I was skeptical, but the new strategy worked like a charm in increasing our sales.
Pro Tip 2/3No Troubles
It implies an action or method is not only effective but also free from problems.
Switching to the new software worked like a charm; no issues at all!
Pro Tip 3/3Informal Context
This phrase is typically used in casual conversation rather than formal writing.
When I lost my voice, grandma's home remedy worked like a charm.
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