work like magic

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: to be very effective

a dish detergent that works like magic

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One more thing that seems to work like magic? — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026

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These innovative sheets work like magic to absorb and trap loose dyes during the washing process, preventing them from transferring onto other clothes. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023

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The cars work like magic, only needing charging on a long highway road trip. — Brad Templeton, Forbes, 12 Apr. 2021

Rhymes for work like magic

• pelagic
• tragic