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Identify the meaning of the phrase/word:
I told him a joke to make him stop crying and found that it worked like a charm.

A

worked like a magic spell

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made him happy

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had the desired result/effect

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had a negative impact

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Solution

The correct option is C had the desired result/effect
The underlined phrase means 'To be completely successful or effective'.
Option C is correct. 'Have the desired effect' means 'to be completely effective'. Thus, the option has the required meaning and is the correct answer.
Options A, B and D are incorrect. They do not have the required meaning.

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