Canadian English Meaning of gordian knot

Gordian knot

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gordian knot (n)

any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms

an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great after he heard that whoever undid it would become ruler of Asia

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Gordian knot

any very difficult problem; insoluble in its own terms, an intricate knot tied by Gordius, the king of Phrygia, and cut by the sword of Alexander the Great afte

Crux, essence,Hot water,sticky wicket,corner,Dilemma,fix,hole,issue,jam,Pickle

answer,Silver bullet,solution,magic bullet,cure-all

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