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(idiomatic) To achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or expertise.

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work one's magic

Source Word

work one's magic

Verb

idiomatic

(idiomatic) To achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or expertise.

Japanese Meaning

持ち前の技量や才能、専門知識を活かして好ましい結果をもたらす / 自身のスキルを発揮して、状況を有利に変える

故障したエンジンを前に、経験豊富な整備士が手腕を振るって１時間以内に車を動かした。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) To achieve something favourable and desired through the application of special skills, talents, or expertise.

The company accountants worked their magic and found a way to lower overhead costs.

works one's magic

（ present singular third-person ）

working one's magic

（ participle present ）

worked one's magic

（ participle past ）

worked one's magic

（ past ）