silver bullet

noun

1. a quick solution to a difficult problem.

Word History and Origins

Origin of silver bullet¹

First recorded in 1930–35; from the belief that supernatural beings, as werewolves, can be killed with a silver bullet

Example Sentences

Nonetheless, a drone wall is not a silver bullet for air defence.

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“There tends to be a desire for some sort of silver bullet,” she said, such as summer jobs programs or employment assistance.

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"It's not a panacea, it's not a silver bullet," he added, stressing the importance of dietary changes and physical exercise.

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"If successful, this will be operating forever, protecting forests forever... it's much better to do that than keep waiting for another solution that is perfect. There is no silver bullet," said Voivodic.

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"It's not a silver bullet, and it is part of a suite of measures, but it's a good one," Bowen told ABC.

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