cure-all

[ kyoor-awl ]

noun

1. a remedy for all diseases, ills, or difficulties; panacea.

cure-all

noun

1. something reputed to cure all ailments

Word History and Origins

Origin of cure-all¹

First recorded in 1785–95

Example Sentences

He clearly had no idea about child care and so he reverted to the only economic policy he's ever known: tariffs, the cure-all for every economic ill.

From Salon

It's not a cure-all for the corruption and institutional failure that is wearing people down, to be sure.

From Salon

While this recent wave of violence has made people think about how to fix the problem, those working in the gender violence space say government-funded projects are not a cure-all.

From BBC

Iwasaki cautioned against the idea that people swabbing their noses with Neosporin will be a cure-all in the future.

From Salon

First, supplemental magnesium isn’t a cure-all, no matter how many social media posts may say otherwise.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• elixir
• magic bullet