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
Belshazzar-Ancient Near Eastern, Biblical
Abimael-Biblical
Matteomaht-TE-oItalian
Betts[bets]
Cille-Danish
ReillyRIE-leeEnglish (Modern)