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snake oil

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snake oil  (American informal)
advice or solutions to problems which are of no use
Usage notes: People used to sell substances called snake oil in the US which they said would cure illnesses but which were of no use.
In my opinion, government measures for balancing the budget are just so much snake oil. (American informal)
See also: oil, snake


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