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egg of Columbus: synonyms: Gordian knot ???

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refers to a brilliant idea or discovery that seems simple or easy after the fact.

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The director of her conscience was astounded at having the case presented to him thus with the simplicity of Columbus’ egg.

Leo Tolstoy. War and Peace: 11 (Book Eleven)

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