Work a treat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "work a treat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2022-02-13 11:02

Meaning of Work a treat

Synonyms:

(do something) a treat

Work a treat British verb phrase UK informal

To work or perform flawlessly or smoothly.

The new computers seem to work a treat, but everyone's worried.

The computer engineer is responsible for making sure that software works a treat on existing hardware.

The aircraft engines didn't work a treat, so we need to check them.

Other phrases about:

Few Words and Many Deeds

actions are more important than words

work like a beaver

To work very diligently and energetically

work like a Trojan

To work extremely hard

ply your trade

To work or do your job

can't call (one's) soul (one's) own

Use most of one's time working for others

Grammar and Usage of Work a treat

Verb Forms

  • worked a treat
  • working a treat
  • works a treat
  • to work a treat

The verb "work" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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