magic wand

magic wand

Something that provides an easy or immediate way to fix to a problem. I wish I had a magic wand to get this house cleaned up before the party tonight. There's no magic wand to eliminate your debt—you just have to pay off a little each month.
See also: magic, wand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • wand
  • wave a magic wand
  • wave a wand
  • wave a/(one's) (magic) wand (and do something)
  • fix over
  • be in a fix
  • be/get in a fix
  • in a fix
  • waver
  • wand waver
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So far, he has raised more than PS1,700 for Merlin's Magic Wand.
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So far, he has raised more than [pounds sterling]1,700 for Merlin's Magic Wand.
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Rey De Oro is fancied to upset the Godolphin first string in Old Persian with Magic Wand sure to make the frame too.
Rey De Oro to shine for Japan in Sheema Classic
'We don't have a magic wand to fix 70 years of issues in two months.'
Pakistan can't make progress without elimination of corruption: Sarwar
The first lady also went on to say that while Imran Khan wants to bring about change and development in the country he doesn't possess a magic wand, which he would simply wave in the air and all problems of the past 70 years will go at one go.
Gradual progress
DARLEY Irish Oaks disappointment Magic Wand was found to have a dirty nose after her odds-on defeat at the Curragh on Saturday, according to trainer Aidan O'Brien.
Magic Wand found to have dirty nose after Irish Oaks disappointment
MAGIC WAND, impressive winner of the Ribblesdale Stakes at Royal Ascot last time, should be difficult to beat in today's, sevenrunner Darley Irish Oaks at the Curragh.
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MAGIC WAND (Aidan O'Brien) HAVING disappointed at Epsom when fourth in the Oaks, Magic Wand continued the progress shown in her Cheshire Oaks victory with a fine success in the Ribblesdale Stakes.
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Summary: Magic Wand gave Moore his 51st win at Royal Ascot
Wild Illusion second; Dettori steals show
Trained by Aidan O'Brien and ridden by his son, Donnacha, Forever Together was a 7-1 chance having failed to win any of her three previous starts, most recently chasing home stablemate Magic Wand in the Cheshire Oaks.
Oaks glory for the O'Briens -Together
MAGIC WAND can provide Aidan O'Brien with a magnificent seventh success in the Investec Oaks (4.30pm) at Epsom -- and set up a potential Classic double for the master trainer with Saxon Warrior in the Derby.
Epsom Day One Preview: Magic Wand can land Investec Oaks; Aidan O'Brien's Cheshire Oaks winner can follow up at Epsom, while Cracksman, Dark Red, Medburn Dream, Clubbable and Usain Boat may also score
"Unless we have a magic wand we are not going to get rid of these pressures any time soon.
Magic wand or health board? LETTERS
Srinagar: Centre's special representative for Kashmir Dineshwar Sharma says he does not have a magic wand, but wants to be judged by his actions when he starts the process of talks in the Valley on Monday.
No magic wand, but serious effort for peace : Dineshwar Sharma