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a treat (do something) a treatTo 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.See also: treat— 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. See also: treat |