magic dust
Sprinkled supernatural particles
Magic dust is an imaginary substance with supernatural powers, the kind sprinkled by fairies or wizards to make things happen: The fairy godmother scattered magic dust over the pumpkin.
Figuratively, magic dust is whatever mysterious ingredient makes something work or succeed: The coach sprinkled some magic dust on the team.
The phrase often carries a note of skepticism—there's no magic dust that fixes everything.
- sparkleEmit flashing light
- fairyTiny winged magical creature
- fairy taleMagical children's narrative
- pixieTiny magical troublemaker
- glitterDecorative metallic flecks
shimmer · sprinkle · wand · enchantment · stardust · powder · spell · fairy godmother · golden · mystical · potion · twinkle · whimsy · make a wish · scattered · iridescent · wish · dream come true
magic dustsawdust
Powdery timber waste
ash · flour · grime · soot · talcum powder
magic dusthard work
Sustained strenuous effort
elbow grease · blood sweat and tears · long slog · due diligence · systematic approach
magic dustharsh reality
Uncomfortable actual circumstances
reality check · disillusionment · cold water · wake-up call · bitter pill
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