bone of contention

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Noun 1.2.1 Translations 1.3 See also

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[edit] Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛntʃən/
• (US) IPA: /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛntʃən/
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[edit] Noun

bone of contention (plural bones of contention)

1. (idiomatic) Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached

   It is still a bone of contention whether to go ahead with the original plan in light of the new evidence.

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[edit] See also

• sticking point