the crux of the matter



the crux of the matter

The focal, central, or most important element of a topic, problem, or issue. Over the course of this trial, the prosecution intends to get to the crux of the matter regarding this company's shady financial dealings.
See also: crux, matter, of

*the crux of the matter

 and *the root of the matter;
See also: crux, matter, of

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Cokkie-Dutch
Astin['æstin]
Ndidi-Western African, Igbo
Astles['æslz]
Jay[dʒei]
Kimo-Hawaiian