Case
Case noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.
Usage example: that's a tough case to solve
Gordian knot and case are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Gordian knot" instead a noun "Case".
Gordian knot
Gordian knot noun - 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.
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Case and Gordian knot are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Case" instead a noun phrase "Gordian knot".
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