work wonders
Succeed, produce a good outcome, as in The new coat of paint works wonders with this bedroom, or The physical therapy has worked wonders with these patients. Literally meaning “perform miracles,” this term has been used somewhat more loosely since the 1700s. Also see work like a charm.
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How to use work wonders in a sentence
The dried fruit character and intensity of a nice Px can work wonders with this combination.
Science and system work wonders in the home, as well as in the office of the business man.
The Incubator Baby | Ellis Parker ButlerMonte Carlo is a veritable bit of paradise so far as nature and art can work wonders.
The Harris-Ingram Experiment | Charles E. BoltonSally was the best cook in Brockton any day, but on Thanksgiving she could work wonders.
My affairs just now are in such a critical condition that I must, with God's help, work wonders, or perish on the battle-field.
'Midst the Wild Carpathians | Mr Jkai
Exercise, in moderation, along these lines will work wonders for you.
Thought-Culture | William Walker Atkinson
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