silver bullet

as in magic bullet
US something that very quickly and easily solves a serious problem
usually singular
There is no silver bullet that will solve all our economic problems.

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Recent Examples of silver bullet Although there's no silver bullet solution that will prevent every social engineering attack, this combination of training and technological support has helped limit their effectiveness. Mark McClain, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024 Of course, software on its own is never a silver bullet. Josh Koenig, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 No silver bullet for homebuilders Why haven't sky-high home prices been enough to revive Wisconsin's once-thriving homebuilding industry? Genevieve Redsten, Journal Sentinel, 9 Oct. 2024 While no technology is a silver bullet, AI offers teachers a powerful assist to make learning more efficient, more personalized and more engaging, ultimately helping students succeed. Mackenzie Price, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for silver bullet 

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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/silver%20bullet. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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