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Latest post Wed, Feb 2 2005 6:15 AM by Guest. 3 replies.
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Guest
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Wed, 02 Feb 05 06:15 AM
Hi everyone! I need some help for a word i'm looking for to include in an assignment. What's that expression for people who are looking for a something that will fix all their problems?. You know, it's like some magical solution that answers everything?
However, one of the key qualifiers is that unlike a solution.. it doesn't actually work. Is there a type of word for this or am i hallucinating?.
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anon1
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Wed, 02 Feb 05 06:23 AM
How about panacea?
pan·a·ce·a (pan'?-se'?)
n.
A remedy for all diseases, evils, or difficulties; a cure-all.
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Mike in Japan
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Wed, 02 Feb 05 07:24 AM
Snake oil
Cure-all
Magic bullet (a dud in this case).
Nostrum (new to me ... sounds like an auto-playing guitar!)
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I do like to be beside the seaside
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angie007,
4 yr 297 days ago
Yes!! It's panacea. Thankyou so much.
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