Gordian knot vs hassle

Gordian knot

noun
  • Any intricate and complex problem having a simple solution. 

  • The legendary knot tied to a pole near the temple of Zeus in Gordium. 

hassle

noun
  • An action which is not worth the difficulty involved. 

  • Trouble, bother, unwanted annoyances or problems. 

  • A fight or argument. 

verb
  • To engage in a mock dogfight. 

  • To pick a fight or start an argument with. 

  • To trouble, to bother, to annoy. 

adj
  • hassling; hasslesome 

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