a problem that 'defies analysis' [=a problem that cannot be easily understood or explained]
It was a difficult decision but, 'in the final analysis', it was the right choice.
The newspaper printed an 'analysis' of each candidate's positions.
(..) All the chemical traces on his shoe have been preserved. The sole of the shoe is like a passport. If we're lucky, we'll see everything he's been up to. I need that analysis. Alkaline. Thank you, John. Molly. Yes. I...O...U. Glycerol molecule. What are you? (..)2012 TvShow: Sherlock Title: The Reichenbach Fall Season: 2 Episode 3