The difference between Magic bullet and Silver bullet
When used as nouns, magic bullet means a simple remedy to a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease. often used to refer to a non-existent, overly simplistic remedy, whereas silver bullet means a bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.
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Magic bullet as a noun (idiomatic):
A simple remedy to a difficult or complex problem, especially a cure for a disease. Often used to refer to a non-existent, overly simplistic remedy.
Examples:
"In recent years, penicillin-based drugs have lost some of their magic bullet status due to the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria."
"History shows that there's no magic bullet for a global financial crisis."
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Silver bullet as a noun:
A bullet made of silver, usually with reference to the folkloric belief that such bullets are the only weapons which can kill a werewolf.
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Silver bullet as a noun (idiomatic):
Any straightforward solution perceived to have great effectiveness or bring miraculous results.
Examples:
"There is no silver bullet for this problem. It will take hard work and long hours to fix."
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Silver bullet as a noun:
A cocktail somewhat like a martini.