magic formula

noun

: a simple and sure way to an end

There is no magic formula for achieving success in the business world.

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The price rises combined with the cost cuts was a magic formula which increased both revenue and profit. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024

If there was some magic formula that spat out the price of the very first Indiana deer hunting license, it has been lost to history, says Joe Caudell, the deer program lead for the state’s DNR. —Natalie Krebs, Outdoor Life, 26 Sep. 2024

But like all new technology, this is not a magic formula and the trickiest bit is adjusting operations. —Christian Stadler, Forbes, 6 Sep. 2024

But few have hit the magic formula that can pull this off without annoying users. —Adriana Lee, WWD, 2 Aug. 2024

The question now is whether this is evidence that the magic formula is getting diluted or a sign of the framework’s versatility. —Jason Del Rey, Fortune, 31 July 2024

As to what McGarry thinks is the magic formula for this series’ longevity? —Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 23 June 2024

Each team has a walk-through practice before the game, but there is no magic formula. —Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 20 June 2024

Still, there’s no magic formula for which kind of rollout will attract and keep the most viewers. —Aja Romano, Vox, 4 June 2024