That was a 'cutting the Gordian knot' type of solution.
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Gordian
Synonyms for "gordian" (19 found)
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Adjective(6 words)
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5 entriesGordian IGordian IIGordian IIIintractable puzzleknotty problem
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10 entriesGordian IGordian IIGordian IIIGordian approachGordian dilemmaGordian dynastyGordian knotGordian knot metaphorGordian problemGordian solution
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The famous Gordian Knot was cut with a sword blow.
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The famous Gordian Knot was cut with a sword.
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[…] cloſe the Serpent ſly, Inſinuating, wove with Gordian twine His braided train, […]
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