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View synonyms for magic bullet

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of magic bullet1

First recorded in 1965–70

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