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The 12th [[Discworld]] novel and the second or third book in the "witches" theme (depending on if you count ''[[Discworld/Equal Rites|Equal Rites]]''). The title is a [[Running Gag|pune, or play on words]], on the Shakespearean phrase 'witches abroad' (i.e., out on the prowl in archaic language) whereas here it's used in the modern sense - they're going to a foreign country.

At least, up until now...

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* [[Absurdly Sharp Blade]]: A mundane example:

{{quote|"Every established kitchen has one ancient knife, its handle worn thin, its blade curved like a banana, and so inexplicably sharp that reaching into the drawer at night is like bobbing for apples in a piranha tank."}}

** Inverted by Granny, who has been known to make people who cross her think they're frogs.

* [[Human Resources]]: Stories use people to perpetuate themselves. Anybody who fits a certain set of characteristics may find themselves absorbed into a story and forced to act in whatever role is given to them, even if it ends with them being devoured by a wolf or marrying a frog.

* [[Instant Waking Skills]]: Thanks to her strong sense of self, Granny Weatherwax can skip all the little questions most people have to ask themselves on waking up (like "Who am I?" and "Where am I?") and get right to the actual getting out of bed.

* [[Insult Misfire]]:

* [[Let Us Never Speak of This Again]]: "And no one ever talked about the Thing With the Bulls ever, ever again. At least, not in front of the men."

* [[Light Is Not Good]]: Lily dresses all in white and thinks of herself as a creator of happy endings.

* [[Magic Mirror]]: It's specified that using ''one'' mirror for magic is fine, but Lily stands between ''two'' of them...

* [[Magic Wand]]: Standard issue for a Fairy Godmother.