wave a/(one's) (magic) wand (and do something)

wave a magic wand

To provide the perfect solution to a given problem or difficulty, as if by magic. If I could wave a magic wand, I would just make it so the pipe had been installed properly in the first place. But I can't, so we're going to have to make a decision about how to fix it. We can't just wave a magic wand and make poverty go away. It will have to be a systematic effort by many stakeholders.

wave a/(one's) (magic) wand (and do something)

To provide the perfect solution to a given problem or difficulty, as if by magic. If I could wave my magic wand, I would just make it so the pipe had been installed properly in the first place. But I can't, so we're going to have to make a decision about how to fix it. We can't just wave a magic wand and make poverty go away. It will have to be a systematic effort by many stakeholders.

wave a magic wand

If someone waves a magic wand, they quickly and easily make things the way you want them to be. As much as I would like to, I can't solve all your problems by waving a magic wand. The fans think that you just wave a magic wand and you get money. Note: This expression is usually used to talk about things which are not possible.

wave a (or your) magic wand

exercise an arbitrary (quasi-supernatural) power in order to make something happen.

2004 Trinidad Guardian It is not realistic to believe or to say that a UNC government would wave a magic wand and crime would dissipate.

wave a (magic) ˈwand (and do something)

find a quick and easy way of doing something that is very difficult or impossible; do something as if by magic: I’m sorry, but I can’t just wave a magic wand and solve your problems. If you could wave a wand, what sort of apartment would you really like?

A wand is a straight thin stick that is held by a person who is performing magic.

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释义	wave a/(one's) (magic) wand (and do something) wave a magic wand To provide the perfect solution to a given problem or difficulty, as if by magic. If I could wave a magic wand, I would just make it so the pipe had been installed properly in the first place. But I can't, so we're going to have to make a decision about how to fix it. We can't just wave a magic wand and make poverty go away. It will have to be a systematic effort by many stakeholders. See also: magic, wand, wave wave a/(one's) (magic) wand (and do something) To provide the perfect solution to a given problem or difficulty, as if by magic. If I could wave my magic wand, I would just make it so the pipe had been installed properly in the first place. But I can't, so we're going to have to make a decision about how to fix it. We can't just wave a magic wand and make poverty go away. It will have to be a systematic effort by many stakeholders. See also: wand, wave Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. wave a magic wand If someone waves a magic wand, they quickly and easily make things the way you want them to be. As much as I would like to, I can't solve all your problems by waving a magic wand. The fans think that you just wave a magic wand and you get money. Note: This expression is usually used to talk about things which are not possible. See also: magic, wand, wave Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. wave a (or your) magic wand exercise an arbitrary (quasi-supernatural) power in order to make something happen. 2004 Trinidad Guardian It is not realistic to believe or to say that a UNC government would wave a magic wand and crime would dissipate. See also: magic, wand, wave Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary wave a (magic) ˈwand (and do something) find a quick and easy way of doing something that is very difficult or impossible; do something as if by magic: I’m sorry, but I can’t just wave a magic wand and solve your problems. If you could wave a wand, what sort of apartment would you really like? A wand is a straight thin stick that is held by a person who is performing magic. See also: wand, wave Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: wave a magic wand wave a wand carpet magic black magic magic wand wand wand waver waver
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