English Explanatory Dictionary

bone of contention

English dictionary entry

Meanings

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

Pronunciation

/ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ en-us-bone of contention.ogg en-au-bone of contention.ogg

Word forms

bone of contention bones of contention

Etymology

A reference to two dogs fighting over the same bone.

Related words

apple of discord sticking point stumbling block
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