There is no magic bullet for losing weight quickly.
magic bullet
idiomA simple remedy for a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.
Origin
Calque of German Zauberkugel. Coined by physician Paul Ehrlich as an allusion to the opera Der Freischütz. Compare silver bullet, from werewolf lore.
Many people hope for a magic bullet to fix the economy, but the reality is much more complicated.
While researchers continue to search for a magic bullet to cure the disease, they must rely on a combination of treatments to manage symptoms.
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bite the bullet
To accept a negative aspect of a situation in order to proceed.
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dodge a bullet
To have a narrow escape; to avoid injury, disaster, or some other undesirable situation.
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get the bullet
To be fired from one's employment.
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magic asterisk
an unspecified future budget cut, especially an imaginary cut.
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magic box
Television.
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magic touch
An ability or skill to produce highly favorable results in an impressive way.
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number one with a bullet
Superlative; impossible to beat.
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put a band-aid on a bullet wound
To inadequately treat a serious situation.