Question

Choose the correct meaning of the given phrase.

"To cut the Gordian Knot"

• A. To cut sharp
• B. To cause acute pain
• C. To perform conspicuous part
• D. To destroy a fair thing
• E. To remove difficulty

Answer 1

The correct option is E To remove difficulty

Option E is the correct answer because 'to cut the Gordian knot' means to succeed in solving a very complicated and difficult situation or problem.

Options A, B, C and D are incorrect because these are not the correct meanings of the given phrase.