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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B
made him happy
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C
had the desired result/effect
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D
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.