cut/untie the Gordian knotSOLVE/DEAL WITH A PROBLEMto quickly solve a difficult problem by determined action 〔大刀阔斧地〕解决难题,快刀斩乱麻 In recent years, governments have tried to cut the Gordian knot by imposing cuts in state support to the railways. 政府试图通过削减对铁路部门的资助来快速解决这个难题。
cut/untie the Gordian knot• A similar attempt to cut the Gordian knot of Chapter 4 also proves to be fallacious.• If Gorbachev expects to untie the Gordian knot, he has over-estimated his powers.
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