magic bullet
noun
something that cures or remedies without causing harmful side effects: So far there is no magic bullet for economic woes.
Origin of magic bullet
1First recorded in 1965–70
Words that may be confused with magic bullet
- magic bullet , silver bullet
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British Dictionary definitions for magic bullet
magic bullet
noun
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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