deerstalker pipe magnifying glass
Definition
A stereotypical trio of accessories associated with the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes: a deerstalker hat (a peaked cap with earflaps), a curved tobacco pipe, and a magnifying glass used for close inspection of clues.
An idiomatic phrase evoking the classic image of a sleuth or amateur detective, often used humorously to describe someone attempting to solve a mystery with exaggerated investigative props.
Examples
At the family reunion, Uncle Ned donned his deerstalker pipe magnifying glass to uncover who ate the last slice of pie.
She channeled her inner Holmes with a full deerstalker pipe magnifying glass setup while hunting for her misplaced phone.
The escape room newbie arrived equipped with a deerstalker pipe magnifying glass, convinced it was the key to puzzle mastery.
In the boardroom thriller, the intern's deerstalker pipe magnifying glass fantasy helped spot the typo in the merger deal.