magic bullet

This is by no means a magic bullet solution to the problem of how to replace fossil fuels with clean energy and use the land in a way that protects nature.

It's not a magic bullet, because teams who are looking to see out a lead - or hold on to a draw - could still go slowly to break up the momentum of the opposition.

But it also pointed out that weight loss drugs should not be seen as a "magic bullet".

Nutritionists, however, have long warned that skipping meals is no magic bullet - and may be risky for those with underlying conditions.

There is no magic bullet to stopping the drug trade.