ALL meanings of cut the gordian knot
cut the Gor·di·an knot
C c - noun cut the gordian knot to find a quick, bold solution for a perplexing problem 3
- adjective cut the gordian knot pertaining to Gordius, ancient king of Phrygia, who tied a knot (the Gordian knot) that, according to prophecy, was to be undone only by the person who was to rule Asia, and that was cut, rather than untied, by Alexander the Great. 1
- adjective cut the gordian knot resembling the Gordian knot in intricacy. 1
- idioms cut the gordian knot cut the Gordian knot, to act quickly and decisively in a difficult situation; solve a problem boldly. 1