"like a charm" meaning in English

See like a charm in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase

Audio: En-au-like a charm.ogg
Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} like a charm, {{en-PP}} like a charm
  1. Very effectively. Synonyms: a treat, like a dream, like magic
    Sense id: en-like_a_charm-en-prep_phrase-EhoFyciA Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English similes, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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          "text": "The sales pitch worked like a charm.",
          "type": "example"
        },
        {
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          "text": "The Chevy drove like a charm, even with a couple inches of snow on the roads.",
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        "Very effectively."
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      "word": "a treat"
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      "word": "like magic"
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