gordian knot
n
[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: From a complicated knot tied by Gordius, king of ancient Phrygia, which Alexander the Great cut through with his sword]
cut/untie the Gordian knot
to quickly solve a difficult problem by determined action
In recent years, governments have tried to cut the Gordian knot by imposing cuts in state support to the railways.
1. Will you please tie a rope in a firm knot? 请你将绳子打一个牢固的结好吗?
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