ruby slippers

idiom

Meaning

A valuable feature (of software, etc.) overlooked by the user.

Origin

disputed origin

From the red shoes worn by Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, that had magic properties unknown until the end of the story.

Examples

SIMPLE

You have ruby slippers in this app you never use.

CONTEXTUAL

The software has powerful automation tools, but most users ignore these ruby slippers.

COMPLEX

Developers often lament that their most innovative features remain mere ruby slippers, hidden in plain sight while users struggle with manual tasks.

Anchors to

Ruby
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