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

Hint:In this question we need to look for the phrase which defines the correct meaning of the given phrase. Let’s first understand what does phrase means – any group of words that are used together to express something in a particular way or often carrying a special idiomatic meaning.

Complete answer:
 The phrase ‘To cut the Gordian Knot’ means: To solve the problem in any way without following gentle or direct method or to succeed in solving a very complicated, tough, hard and difficult situation.
Now let’s examine and understand the given option above.
To cut sharp: It means to make a clear, well defined expression or in other way to cut something very precisely. This phrase doesn’t define the correct meaning of the given question so it is inappropriate.
To cause acute pain: It means a quick sharp pain that seemingly came out of nowhere, which is not long lasting that happens suddenly. This phrase doesn’t define the correct meaning of the given question so it is inappropriate.
To perform conspicuous part: It means easily seen and noticed, lead part of any character. This phrase doesn’t define the correct meaning of the given question so it is inappropriate.
To destroy a fair thing: It means to damage the average things (neither very good nor very bad) so that it can no longer be in use. This phrase doesn’t define the correct meaning of the given question so it is inappropriate.
To remove difficulty: Here the phrase ‘to remove difficulty’ defines the same meaning “to succeed in solving a very complicated, tough, hard and difficult situation”. So it is a related and appropriate answer for the given question, so the suitable synonym will be option [E] To remove difficulty.

Note:For choosing the correct option you should know the actual meaning of the given question because a phrase doesn’t contain a full verb but express something in a particular way.