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Bone of contention

/ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/

Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached

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noun
  1. 1

    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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