silver bullet
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of silver bullet
First recorded in 1930–35; from the belief that supernatural beings, as werewolves, can be killed with a silver bullet
Example Sentences
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In other words, these businesses won’t be the silver bullet Beijing needs to solve youth unemployment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
No one is claiming the settlement is a silver bullet, but it's likely Meta and its fellow social media companies will continue to face scrutiny over the safety of children and adults on its platforms.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
“It’s not the silver bullet Raman’s selling,” Stack said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 23, 2026
It’s not a silver bullet that cures polarization, settles complicated policy debates or ensures that everyone gets along.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Our plane, a giant silver bullet with wings awaits us at the gate.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
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