Ruby Slippers
Ruby slippers are the magical red shoes worn by Dorothy in *The Wizard of Oz*, famously able to transport her home.
The phrase evokes a longed-for simple solution to a complex problem—especially one that was available all along: We've been looking for ruby slippers when the answer was right in front of us.
- DorothyClassic feminine given name
- OzFictional enchanted kingdom
- redPrimary color, warm
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- magicSupernatural or illusory power
heels · click · Kansas · no place like home · home · sequins · glitter · wicked · witch · good witch · yellow · brick · road · Judy · Garland · over the rainbow · emerald · yellow brick road
Ruby Slippersiron chains
Metal restraints with links
ball and chain · binding spell · anchor · seven-league boots
Ruby SlippersPandora's box
Source of cascading troubles
poisoned apple · the One Ring · crown of thorns · mark of Cain · albatross
Ruby Slippersjackboots
Tall military boots
combat boots · hobnail boots · bare feet · wooden clogs · work boots
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