work wonders

Idioms  

1. Succeed, produce a good outcome, as in The new coat of paint works wonders with this bedroom, or The physical therapy has worked wonders with these patients. Literally meaning “perform miracles,” this term has been used somewhat more loosely since the 1700s. Also see work like a charm.

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Example Sentences

"And a good sense of humour can work wonders."

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

Four brisk walks weekly for 30 minutes, ideally outdoors, can work wonders.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes.

From Science Daily • Nov. 26, 2024

“We have some dryer balls we picked up from a local alpaca farm, and they work wonders collecting hair and fuzz on top of helping keep things detangled while drying,” she says.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 22, 2024

He lived by a single maxim: “Learn your horse. Each one is an individual, and once you penetrate his mind and heart, you can often work wonders with an otherwise intractable beast.”

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand