Work like a dream Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɝk/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈdɹim
WURK-LIKE-uh-DREEM
wˈɜːk/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /dɹˈiːm
WURK-LIKE-uh-DREEM
Definition
To function extremely well, without any problems—exactly as you want it to.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal, positive idiom, often used for machines, plans, or solutions. Do not use literally for dreams. Synonyms: 'work perfectly', 'go smoothly'. Common: 'The new software works like a dream.'
Spanish: funcionar de maravilla - funcionar perfectamentePortuguese (BR): funcionar perfeitamente - funcionar como um sonhoPortuguese (PT): funcionar perfeitamente - funcionar como um sonhoChinese (Simplified): 运作得如梦一般 - 运转得完美Chinese (Traditional): 運作得如夢一般 - 運轉得完美Hindi: बहुत बढ़िया काम करनाArabic: يعمل كالحلم - يعمل بشكل رائعBengali: চমৎকার কাজ করে - দুর্দান্তভাবে কাজ করেRussian: работает как часы - работает идеальноJapanese: 夢のようにうまくいく - 驚くほど順調に動くVietnamese: hoạt động như mơ - chạy cực kỳ mượt màKorean: 꿈처럼 잘되다 - 완벽하게 작동하다Turkish: harika çalışmak - tıkır tıkır çalışmakUrdu: بہت عمدہ کام کرنا - خواب کی طرح چلناIndonesian: berfungsi seperti mimpi - berjalan sangat lancar
Example Sentences
My new phone works like a dream.
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This washing machine works like a dream.
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The plan worked like a dream.
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I fixed the printer, and now it works like a dream again.
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That new recipe worked like a dream—everyone loved it!
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Don't worry, this shortcut works like a dream if you follow the steps.
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