magic bullet

noun

1. something that cures or remedies without causing harmful side effects:

   So far there is no magic bullet for economic woes.

magic bullet

noun

1. informal.
   any therapeutic agent, esp one in the early stages of development, reputed to be very effective in treating a condition, such as a malignant tumour, by specifically targeting the diseased tissue

Word History and Origins

Origin of magic bullet¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

There were a lot of reasons why voters lost trust in politicians and the Conservative Party, and there’s not going to be a magic bullet to regain that trust.

From BBC

PC Evans said there was "no magic bullet", but he said there was one thing manufacturers could do which would be "enormously helpful" to the police - more accurate tracking.

From BBC

"So the idea that a testosterone test is a magic bullet is actually not true."

From BBC

He is aware of criticism that videos like his oversimplify treatment, potentially leading some viewers to believe chiropractors can provide a magic bullet for a multitude of problems.

From New York Times

“The notion that IP reform being on the ballot’s the magic bullet to make sure that the abortion IP doesn’t pass is ridiculous,” Senate Republican President Pro Tem Caleb Rowden told reporters Friday.

From Seattle Times

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