Jedi mind trick
Americannoun
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in the fictional Star Wars universe, an instance of using a particular supernatural power to influence others' actions or thoughts.
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an instance of influencing another person's actions or thoughts in a way that seems magical or supernatural.
Example Sentences
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It’s a Jedi mind trick, however, that the best way to achieve that goal is by not obsessing over it, and especially not to skip steps.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 8, 2023
He also boasted of using a "Jedi mind trick" to persuade regulators not to impose onerous training requirements on pilots of the new aircraft.
From BBC • Oct. 15, 2021
While the Mets are hardly the first team to try that Jedi mind trick, they might be among the most presumptuous.
From Washington Times • Mar. 17, 2021
Oaty, crunchy and with a clean sweetness that doesn’t linger, Honey Nut Cheerios also manages to Jedi mind trick you into thinking you’re eating something fairly healthy, and not just another sweet cereal.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2019
“Why would we think that you pulled a Jedi mind trick on us to let you stay? We voted—we asked you. Second, what in the name of God’s green earth is wrong with being Orange?”
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
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