快刀斬亂麻

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Chinese

sharp knife behead; chop tangled skein; tremendous muddle; jumble
trad. (快刀斬亂麻) 快刀 亂麻
simp. (快刀斩乱麻) 快刀 乱麻

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快刀斬亂麻

  1. (figurative) to cut the Gordian knot; to solve a complex problem using a decisive and effective method

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