a treat
(do something) a treat
To do something very well, adeptly, or satisfactorily. Primarily heard in UK. After we oiled up the chain a bit, that old bike worked a treat. My daughter's singing went down a treat with the family members gathered at our house for Christmas. Wow, this suit fits a treat! It makes such a difference going to a tailor.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
— a treat
used to indicate that someone or something does something specified very well or satisfactorily. British informal 1988 Ray Pickernell Yanto's Summer A flared cream pleated skirt that complemented those long perfect brown legs, and a powder blue tee shirt that matched her eyes a treat.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- (do something) a treat
- treat
- work a treat
- get on (one's) bike
- get on your bike
- get off (one's) bike
- get off your bike
- chain (something) down
- chain down
- owe to