Do wonders (for somebody/something) In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "do wonders (for somebody/something)", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2021-10-23 11:10

Meaning of Do wonders (for somebody/something)

Do wonders (for somebody/something) phrase

To benefit or have a positive influence on someone/something.

 

I promise you this supplement will do wonders for your muscle growth process.

Running 3 kilometers per day has done wonders for my health.

Though this medicine did wonders for my kidneys, it harmed my liver. Therefore, I've stopped taking it.

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Grammar and Usage of Do wonders (for somebody/something)

Verb Forms

  • done wonders (for somebody/something)
  • doing wonders (for somebody/something)
  • did wonders (for somebody/something)

The verb "do" must be conjugated according to its tense.

 

Origin of Do wonders (for somebody/something)

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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