#194: Idiomatic
If you’ve read a couple of these newsletters, you may have noticed that I’m a great fan of an idiom; they've provided the inspiration for countless contests, and I use them (or perhaps overuse them) often in everyday life. After all, nothing is more satisfying than discovering a snappy turn of phrase that can express exactly what you’re trying to convey.
With that in mind, this week’s prompts are a celebration of idioms, and the entire scenes they can conjure with just a handful of words. Pick out your favorite from the bunch, and let your imagination run wild.
🥇 Winner
⭐️ Shortlisted
“Efcharistó” by Chris Miller
This week's prompts
Write a story inspired by the phrase “It’s hardly brain surgery.”
Funny
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37 stories
Write a story inspired by the phrase “I’ll eat my hat.”
Dialogue
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20 stories
Write a story inspired by the phrase “The short end of the stick.”
Character
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28 stories
Write a story inspired by the phrase “The plot thickens.”
Dramatic
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57 stories
Write a story inspired by the phrase “Back to square one.”
Narrative
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82 stories
Stories
“HOPSCOTCH” by Viga Boland
“Simon Says” by Chris Campbell
$250
Prize money
224
Contest entries
127
Stories
Ended on 23:59 - Apr 21, 2023 EST
Won by RJ Holmquist 🏆
Title: The Idiom Archipelago
Submissions must be between 1,000 - 3,000 words and will be approved and published on Reedsy Prompts within 7 days of the contest closing.
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