magic bullet

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[edit] Noun

magic bullet (plural magic bullets)

1. (idiomatic) A simple remedy to a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease.

   In recent years, Penicillin based drugs have lost some of their magic bullet status due to the rise of antibiotic resistant bacteria.

[edit] Synonyms

• (simple remedy or cure for a complex problem or disease): miracle, panacea, silver bullet, wonder drug