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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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Example Sentences

Likewise, added TheSoul Publishing’s Mamedov, meetings are a key piece of the puzzle, but getting rid of them isn’t a magic bullet.

From Digiday

Though technology isn’t a magic bullet, history has shown that the more we harness technology, the better we can define our clinical problems and treat our patients.

From Time

It’s not as if pitchers needed another magic bullet to throw harder, add spin, increase movement or generally get better results in game, but they may have just that.

While there may not be a magic bullet, one-size-fits-all solution for proving and improving agency ROI, these examples illustrate how using call tracking and analytics can make a serious difference — both for your agency and your clients.

Now, let’s not pretend that roundabouts are a magic bullet, or the only bullet.

The guarantee of a strong education for every child is the magic bullet, and the administration is working toward that goal.

That would be a magic bullet for a country that has no real electric grid.

Remember, aspirin is not a magic bullet for preventing a heart attack or stroke, as much as we wish it was.

Thinking he would be the “magic bullet” to kill the law, Johnson outed himself to his commander in 2003.

In Strassburg at a shooting competition Faust's magic bullet strikes Mephisto, who 'yells out again and again' in pain.

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