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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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THINGAMABOB OR THINGUMMY: CAN YOU DISTINGUISH BETWEEN THE US AND UK TERMS IN THIS QUIZ?

Do you know the difference between everyday US and UK terminology? Test yourself with this quiz on words that differ across the Atlantic.

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In the UK, COTTON CANDY is more commonly known as…

candystring

candyfloss

candypuff

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How to use work wonders in a sentence

The dried fruit character and intensity of a nice Px can work wonders with this combination.
Valentine's Day Wine and Chocolate Pairings|Snooth|February 11, 2011|DAILY BEAST
Science and system work wonders in the home, as well as in the office of the business man.
The Incubator Baby|Ellis Parker Butler
Monte Carlo is a veritable bit of paradise so far as nature and art can work wonders.
The Harris-Ingram Experiment|Charles E. Bolton
Sally was the best cook in Brockton any day, but on Thanksgiving she could work wonders.
The Children's Book of Thanksgiving Stories|Various

My affairs just now are in such a critical condition that I must, with God's help, work wonders, or perish on the battle-field.
'Midst the Wild Carpathians|Mr Jkai
Exercise, in moderation, along these lines will work wonders for you.
Thought-Culture|William Walker Atkinson