(idiomatic) To function very efficiently and effectively, with few or no problems.

Alternative form of throw a spanner in the works

plural of back-to-work order

plural of Protestant work ethic

plural of Puritan work ethic

plural of work-life balance

plural of maid-of-all-work

A female servant employed to do general housework. / (by extension, humorous) Any person who does a wide range of jobs in a supportive role; a thing that serves a wide range of purposes.

(simile) To work very hard.

Alternative form of throw a wrench in the works.