Examples:

• We have shown leadership and cut the Gordian knot.
• It is time to cut the Gordian knot!
• It's the blade that cut the gordian knot.
• If that does not work, then we need to be decisive and cut the Gordian knot.
• The formality was left aside, the realistic view taken, and immediately Alexander cut the Gordian knot.
• We must cut the Gordian knot with regard to the seat of this Parliament once and for all.
• But we still have not worked out how to cut the Gordian knot around Kosovo, despite numerous attempts.
• It is extremely important that the forthcoming European Council meeting in Berlin should cut the Gordian knot on Agenda 2000.
• What we mean is that, this time, or probably on another occasion in the near future, they might well be tempted to cut the Gordian knot.
• The Security Council would really be well advised finally to cut the Gordian knot quickly, so that we can continue working and help both Serbia and Albania on their peaceful path into the European Union.