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magic bullet

idiom

A simple remedy for a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.


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Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    bite the bullet

    To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.

  2. 02

    dodge a bullet

    To have a narrow escape; to avoid injury, disaster, or some other undesirable situation.

  3. 03

    get the bullet

    To be fired from one's employment.

  4. 04

    magic asterisk

    an unspecified future budget cut, especially an imaginary cut.

  5. 05

    magic box

    Television.

  6. 06

    magic touch

    An ability or skill to produce highly favorable results in an impressive way.

  7. 07

    number one with a bullet

    Superlative; impossible to beat.

  8. 08

    put a band-aid on a bullet wound

    To inadequately treat a serious situation.

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