Cure-all

usgb/ˈkjʊr ɔːl/
noun

Something that is believed to resolve all problems or cure all diseases.

She treated the tonic as a cure-all, hoping it would make her feel better
Visual representation of "cure-all" - Something that is believed to resolve all problems or cure all diseases

Often appears as...

  • miracle cure-all
  • cure-all remedy
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Overly Optimistic

Cure-all implies a naive belief that one solution can solve diverse, complex problems.

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He called the new policy a cure-all, but it's not that simple.
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Skepticism

When someone mentions a cure-all, they might be skeptical about its true effectiveness.

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Is this product really a cure-all or just marketing hype?
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Figurative Use

Cure-all is often used metaphorically, not just for medicines but for any 'solution'.

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They think technology is a cure-all for educational challenges.
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