royal road
The phrase "royal road" originates from Euclid's assertion that there is no easy path to mastering geometry, and it has been adapted in various fields to signify a direct or preferred method of achieving a goal.
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Definition
C1Psychology
(technical, psychoanalysis)A term used by Freud to describe dreams as a direct path to understanding the unconscious mind.
Example
- Freud considered dreams the royal road to the unconscious.
C1Music
(technical, Japanese pop)A chord progression common in Japanese pop music, consisting of IV M7–V 7–iii 7–vi.
Example
- The song features the royal road progression, giving it a distinctive J-pop sound.
B2General
(idiom)A direct and easy way to achieve a goal.
Example
- There's no royal road to success; it requires hard work and dedication.
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