Work (one's) magic In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "work (one's) magic", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-03-28 02:03

Meaning of Work (one's) magic

Variants:

weave (one's) magic

Work (one's) magic verb phrase

If someone works his or her magic, he or she does something very well.

James worked his magic on his mission.

Mary is a great cook, so let her work her magic for the upcoming party.

If something or someone works their magic, they use their unique talents, ability or charm to produce a good effect or a desired outcome.

It'll take about five minutes for this medicine to start working its magic.

The advertisement has really worked its magic! Our sales doubled this month.

He is such a persuasive salesman. He worked his magic, and the customer happily bought the dress.

Other phrases about:

Get my mojo working
To have confidence, energy, enthusiasm or enormous charm for something
blow your own trumpet
Show off or brag about yourself
strong nerves
An ability to not be upset by unpleasant things.
weave (one's) magic

If something or someone weaves their magic, they use their unique talents or charm to produce a good effect or a desired outcome.

a/the magic touch

Having an ability to do something very well, especially when others can't

Grammar and Usage of Work (one's) magic

Verb Forms

  • works (one's) magic
  • worked (one's) magic
  • working (one's) magic

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

Origin of Work (one's) magic

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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