The difference between Magic bullet and Wonder drug

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 wonder drug means a panacea.


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  1. 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."

  1. Wonder drug as a noun:

    A panacea.

  2. Wonder drug as a noun:

    A medication that gives remarkable benefits.

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