magic formula

noun

: a simple and sure way to an end
There is no magic formula for achieving success in the business world.

Examples of magic formula in a Sentence

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“Magic formula.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/magic%20formula. Accessed 27 Apr. 2024.

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