cut the Gordian knot
To solve a notoriously difficult problem in a quick and decisive manner: “The president hoped that his bold new anti-inflation plan would cut the Gordian knot.” (See Gordian knot under “Mythology and Folklore.”)
QUIZZES
THIS PSAT VOCABULARY QUIZ IS PERFECT PRACTICE FOR THE REAL TEST
In our third teacher-created PSAT practice test there are new and unique vocabulary terms you may have never heard of! Can you guess what they mean?
Question 1 of 10
seclusion
Words nearby cut the Gordian knot
cutter bar, cutter deck, Cutter number, cutter-rigged, cut the comedy, cut the Gordian knot, cut the ground from under, cut the mustard, cutthroat, cutthroat contract, cutthroat trout
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