cut the Gordian knot

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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.

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He was, to them, a redeemer unafraid to cut the Gordian knot of democratic red tape in pursuit of a righteous cause. The Myth of the American Superhero by Edwords, Fred / The Humanist I've come to the conclusion that the only way out of this dilemma for the writers, editors, publicists, and reviewers of young adult literature is to cut the Gordian knot, to banish the supposed intended reader, and simply to write and to read, letting the chips fall where they may. News from the North: The News from Everywhere by ELLIS, SARAH / The Horn Book Magazine com), "Customers say Fusion reflects an intimate understanding of the needs of a large Cobol shop under pressure to cut the Gordian knot of backlog. Netron's Fusion, Renovator awarded "A-List" status by Open Systems ... by Business Wire More results

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He was, to them, a redeemer unafraid to cut the Gordian knot of democratic red tape in pursuit of a righteous cause.

The Myth of the American Superhero by Edwords, Fred / The Humanist

I've come to the conclusion that the only way out of this dilemma for the writers, editors, publicists, and reviewers of young adult literature is to cut the Gordian knot, to banish the supposed intended reader, and simply to write and to read, letting the chips fall where they may.

News from the North: The News from Everywhere by ELLIS, SARAH / The Horn Book Magazine

com), "Customers say Fusion reflects an intimate understanding of the needs of a large Cobol shop under pressure to cut the Gordian knot of backlog.

Netron's Fusion, Renovator awarded "A-List" status by Open Systems ... by Business Wire

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cut the Gordian knot
cut the ground from under feet
cut through
cut to the chase
cut to the quick
cut up rough
cut-and-dried
cut/go through like a knife through butter

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