work like a dream

verb

To function very efficiently and effectively, with few or no problems.

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Meanings

verbwork like a dream (third-person singular simple present works like a dream, present participle working like a dream, simple past and past participle worked like a dream)

present singular third person works like a dream · participle present working like a dream · participle past worked like a dream · past worked like a dream

  1. idiomaticTo function very efficiently and effectively, with few or no problems.
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