magic wand
Britishnoun
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a thin rod brandished by a conjuror in peforming magic tricks
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any seemingly magical solution to a difficult problem
there is no magic wand for us to fix it
Example Sentences
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No magic wand or special potion is needed -- only light.
From Science Daily
"There isn't a magic wand, there isn't anything one of us can do," he said, adding he had tried to be "frank and honest" in his campaign.
From BBC
Potter needs to wave his magic wand!
From BBC
Mrs Aguiar said the new foundation's logo features pink ballet shoes to represent Alice's "non-stop dancing", which she started enjoying at about 16 months, and a magic wand "to spread the magic".
From BBC
Residents traumatized by the loss of their homes and infuriated by a broken insurance system and cumbersome rebuilding process would like to see the mayor wave a magic wand, slash red tape on construction and direct the full might of local government to reviving the neighborhood.
From Los Angeles Times
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