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sticking point

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sticking point noun
plural sticking points
sticking point
noun
plural sticking points
Learner's definition of STICKING POINT
[count]
: something that people disagree about and that prevents progress from being made in discussions分歧点;症结点
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sticking point

noun

: an item (as in negotiations) resulting or likely to result in an impasse

Example Sentences

The length of the contract has become a sticking point in the negotiations.
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Word History

First Known Use

1732, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sticking point was in 1732
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