The Gordian knot had been cut, and the peace talks could begin.
The way to socialism and democracy was a Gordian knot which could not be cut.
Англо-русский словарь идиом и фразовых глаголов. 2013.
cut the Gordian knot — To overcome a difficulty by violent measures, as Alexander the Great cut the Gordian knot with his sword • • • Main Entry: ↑Gordian * * * cut the Gordian knot phrase to solve a very difficult problem in a quick and determined way that may cause… … Useful english dictionary
cut the gordian knot — If someone cuts the Gordian knot, they solve a very complex problem in a simple way … The small dictionary of idiomes
cut the gordian knot — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) (VOCABULARY WORD) v. to find a quick solution to a deeply entangled problem. Somebody had to find a way to cut the Gordian knot of Congressional gridlock. SYN.: solve, untangle, *cut through red tape, extricate, free,… … English dictionary for students
cut the Gordian knot — to deal with a difficult problem in a strong, simple and effective way. There was so much fighting between staff, she decided to cut the Gordian knot and sack them all … New idioms dictionary
cut the Gordian knot — If someone cuts the Gordian knot, they solve a very complex problem in a simple way. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Cut the Gordian knot — If some cuts the Gordian knot, they solve a very complex problem in a simple way … Dictionary of English idioms
To cut the Gordian knot — Cut Cut (k[u^]t), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Cut}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Cutting}.] [OE. cutten, kitten, ketten; prob. of Celtic origin; cf. W. cwtau to shorten, curtail, dock, cwta bobtailed, cwt tail, skirt, Gael. cutaich to shorten, curtail, dock, cutach … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
cut the Gordian knot — solve a difficult problem in a direct or forceful way. → Gordian knot … English new terms dictionary
cut the Gordian knot — to solve a very difficult problem in a quick and determined way that may cause other problems in the future … English dictionary
cut the Gordian knot — find an easy way out of difficulty … English contemporary dictionary
cut the Gordian knot — idi to solve a problem boldly and decisively … From formal English to slang
