a treat
Something pleasantly unexpected
Something is *a treat* when it brings unexpected pleasure or delight: The kids were a treat at dinner—so well-behaved.
The phrase often follows verbs of motion or action: The new system works a treat, meaning it works wonderfully.
To describe someone or something as a treat is to say they exceeded expectations in a pleasing way.
- excellentOf superior quality
- delightIntense pleasure or satisfaction
- pleasureHappy, satisfied feeling
- guilty pleasureEnjoyment tinged with shame
- candySugary edible treats
chocolate · box of chocolates · exemplary · surprise · reward · magic · cake · cookies · indulgence · ice cream · cheat day · privilege · trick · well-deserved · gift · dessert · pie · enjoyment
special indulgence vs. ordinary necessity
a treatdrudgery
Hard, boring work
the usual · nothing special · business as usual · same old same old
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