Complete Definition of "magic bullet"

English

Noun
en-noun|sg=magic bullet

  1. idiom 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.

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

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