Direction: In the following questions four alternatives are given for the Idiom/Phrase in bold in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the Idiom/Phrase.
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He cut the Gordian knot by practising what he preached.
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- lessened the difficulty
- let the difficulty remain as it was
- removed the difficulty
- add to the difficulty
Correct Option: C
cut the Gordian knot : to solve a problem by taking action
● He cut the Gordian knot by putting in lots of effort. The best option is removed the difficulty.
