work (one's) magic

To use one's unique talents or charm to obtain a desired thing or outcome. I never thought the boss would approve our business trip, but Sam worked her magic, and now, we're off to Denver! Whenever I can't get my car running, I have my dad come over and work his magic on the engine.

See also: magic, work

See also:

weave (one's) magic
weave your magic
wove
It's not what you know, it's who you know.
(one's) cake is dough
have more arrows left in the quiver
under control
punch below (one's) weight
hit below (one's) weight
punch above your weight

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