work one's magic

idiom

1
: to do something very well
the kitchen where a great cook works her magic
2
: to have a desired good effect
It may take a few hours for the medication to work its magic.

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“Work one's magic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/work%20one%27s%20magic. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

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