Work/perform miracles
verb
To do something that seems so difficult to almost be impossible.
With the severe budget cut, it's going to take someone who can work miracles to keep this company going.
Often appears as...
- work miracles in business
- work miracles for health
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
In a religious sense, to perform a miracle.
According to the Bible, Jesus was able to perform miracles, such as turning water into wine.
Often appears as...
- perform miracles through faith
- perform miracles in someone's life
verb
To do something that seems so difficult to almost be impossible.
With the severe budget cut, it's going to take someone who can work miracles to keep this company going.
Often appears as...
- work miracles in business
- work miracles for health
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
In a religious sense, to perform a miracle.
According to the Bible, Jesus was able to perform miracles, such as turning water into wine.
Often appears as...
- perform miracles through faith
- perform miracles in someone's life
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Hyperbolic Nature
The phrase is often used to exaggerate someone's skills or effort in a challenging situation.
Our team was losing badly, but our coach worked miracles at halftime.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
The phrase is not meant to be taken literally; it's used metaphorically to express admiration.
She worked miracles with the small budget she had for the event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
The expression could be culturally sensitive as it may reference religious miracles to some individuals.
He's a great mechanic but saying he works miracles might be a bit much for some.
Pro Tip 1/3Hyperbolic Nature
The phrase is often used to exaggerate someone's skills or effort in a challenging situation.
Our team was losing badly, but our coach worked miracles at halftime.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
The phrase is not meant to be taken literally; it's used metaphorically to express admiration.
She worked miracles with the small budget she had for the event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
The expression could be culturally sensitive as it may reference religious miracles to some individuals.
He's a great mechanic but saying he works miracles might be a bit much for some.
Pro Tip 1/3Hyperbolic Nature
The phrase is often used to exaggerate someone's skills or effort in a challenging situation.
Our team was losing badly, but our coach worked miracles at halftime.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Usage
The phrase is not meant to be taken literally; it's used metaphorically to express admiration.
She worked miracles with the small budget she had for the event.
Pro Tip 3/3Cultural Sensitivity
The expression could be culturally sensitive as it may reference religious miracles to some individuals.
He's a great mechanic but saying he works miracles might be a bit much for some.
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