a sticking point



a sticking point

a subject that people who are involved in a discussion cannot agree about The role of the army was the main sticking point at Thursday's abortive talks. Pay has been a major sticking point in negotiations.
See also: point, stick

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Honorine-French
MÁIreMOI-raIrish
Yuayoo-ahJapanese
Derya-Turkish
ÉMeline-French
Mahomet-Arabic (Anglicized)