sword in stone
Legendary stuck weapon
A sword in stone is a test of worthiness or destiny—from the Arthurian legend where only the true king could pull the sword from the rock.
The phrase now describes any challenge that reveals someone's special qualification or rightful claim: Getting that promotion felt like pulling the sword from the stone.
- ExcaliburMythic British blade
- Lady of the LakeMystical Arthurian water spirit
- ArthurClassic male name
- Arthurian legendBritish medieval king mythology
- legendUnverified traditional tale
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- ArthurianKing Arthur, Camelot, Excalibur, Merlin, Lancelot
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- Arthurian LegendKing Arthur, Merlin, Excalibur, Camelot, Lancelot
- Medieval LegendsKing Arthur, Lancelot, Camelot, Guinevere, Excalibur
- Merlin Lorewizard, sorcerer, enchanter, magician, King Arthur
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Readily attainable objectives
open access · common property · public domain · penny candy · dime a dozen
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Award for mere involvement
universal basic income · birthright · random selection · equal opportunity · first come first served
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