gordian knot [noun]

Definition of gordian knot:

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

Synonyms of gordian knot:

● Enigma

● Problem

● Difficulty

● Predicament

● Bewilderment

● Troublesome problem

● Complex problem


Opposite/Antonyms of gordian knot:

● Brain boner


Sentence/Example of gordian knot:

The proof of this last was that he took a revolver to his Gordian knot.