magic bullet
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Etymology
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Pronunciation
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Noun
magic bullet (plural magic bullets)
- (idiomatic) A simple remedy for a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.
- In recent years, penicillin-based drugs have lost some of their magic bullet status due to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
- History shows that there's no magic bullet for a global financial crisis.
Synonyms
- (simple remedy for complex problem or disease): miracle, panacea, silver bullet, wonder drug
Translations
a remedy
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