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work wonders to improve something a lot. Extra water in the diet is generally beneficial to the health and it works wonders for the skin. (often + for) He's only been in charge at Arsenal for a couple of months and already he's worked wonders. work wonders to cause improvements or have a very good effect. He's only been here for a couple of months and already he's worked wonders. Drinking lots of water does wonders for the skin. |
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In this world in which we live simplicity and kindness are the only magic wands that work wonders, and in the Land of Oz Dorothy found these same qualities had won for her the love and admiration of the people. Yet fear can work wonders, and though the upward spring of the lion as he neared the tree into which she was scrambling brought his talons in contact with her boots she eluded his raking grasp, and as he hurtled against the bole of her sanctuary, the girl drew herself into the safety of the branches above his reach. To expect that would be too much, even from you who know how to work wonders at such little cost to yourself. |
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