silver bullet
noun
: something that acts as a magical weapon
especially
: one that instantly solves a long-standing problem
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Remote work isn’t a silver bullet Great Place to Work's survey noted that remote work doesn't guarantee a positive employee experience.
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 6 Aug. 2024
Of course, this study’s findings don’t mean a low-carb diet is a silver bullet for people with IBS.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2024
Gordon emphasizes that there is no silver bullet for the climate crisis.
—Deborah Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
So is rosemary oil the silver bullet solution for hair growth, after all?
—Amelia Bell, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024
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Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 6 Aug. 2024
Of course, this study’s findings don’t mean a low-carb diet is a silver bullet for people with IBS.
—Sarah Garone, Health, 30 July 2024
Gordon emphasizes that there is no silver bullet for the climate crisis.
—Deborah Gordon, Foreign Affairs, 14 Dec. 2021
So is rosemary oil the silver bullet solution for hair growth, after all?
—Amelia Bell, refinery29.com, 30 Apr. 2024
See all Example Sentences for silver bullet
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“Silver bullet.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/silver%20bullet. Accessed 18 Aug. 2024.
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